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§ 5.5.19 — Tree Funds

Code of Ordinances, City of Cape Coral, Florida (Supp. No. 39, Update 1; codified through Ordinance No. 45-26, enacted September 3, 2026) · Cape Coral Land Development Code § 5.5.19

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Section 5.5.19. - Tree Funds.

A. The General Tree Fund and the South Cape Tree Fund are established for the purpose of accepting and disbursing the fees paid to the City as assessed on development permits and any other monies deposited in the fund accounts for tree preservation and landscape beautification purposes. The General Tree Fund shall be used in areas other than the South Cape District. The South Cape Tree Fund shall be used in the South Cape District only. B. The Tree Funds established in this section shall be maintained, unless specifically terminated by the City Council. C. All monies received hereunder shall be placed in the appropriate Tree Fund account and inure to the use and benefit of the City. D. Administration of tree funds. 1. The Tree Funds shall be expended, utilized, and disbursed by the Public Works department, upon approval of the City Manager or designee, for the purposes designated in this section. 2. All Tree Funds deposited must be in separate accounts established and maintained apart from the general revenue funds and accounts of the City. 3. All funds obtained hereunder may be accepted on behalf of the City by the City Manager, who shall promptly deliver to the Finance Department, which shall cause the same to be credited to the appropriate Tree Fund. 4. Tree Funds shall be expended, utilized, and disbursed to obtain trees, irrigation systems, and any other items or materials necessary and proper for the installation and maintenance of trees in the urban forest on any publicly owned land, street right-of-way or publicly accessible parcels in the respective areas of the City. Tree Funds shall also be expended, utilized, and disbursed for the planning, planting, establishment, and preservation of trees on public lands; for planning and managing the urban forest; for reforestation; and for any other ancillary costs associated with the planting, establishment, or preservation of trees. These funds may also be expended by the City on similar programs approved by the City Council.

(Ord. 75-23, § 2, 12-13-2023)