STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: June 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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A resolution authorizing (1) the adoption of the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP); (2) the coordination of an internal UFMP Staff Task Force to guide implementation of the UFMP; (3) the identification and convening of an UFMP Citywide Task Force formed of a diverse and representative group of external urban forest stakeholders to advise on plan implementation and support regular reporting on the UFMP, and other related issues; and (4) to provide for regular reporting on progress under the UFMP - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information) (This item was deferred on May 26, 2021)
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BACKGROUND
City of Dallas has been working to advance urban forestry since the 1980's to focus on the protection and preservation of trees in Dallas. June of 2018 was an impactful year for green space in Dallas with both the update to Article X of the Tree and Landscape Ordinance, and the Park Land Dedication ordinance. The revisions to Article X included development of a re-forestation fund under Sustainable Development to allow assessment and payment for trees being removed from the canopy, and measures for developing and implementing an Urban Forest Master Plan to guide planting and tree protection efforts under this fund.
In August of 2018, the City adopted Resilient Dallas plan that included seven goals towards a more equitable, more inclusive City that identified efforts to reduce emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change as part of the strategy to make Dallas neighborhoods and our community thrive.
In late 2018, the Texas Trees Foundation proposed working together with the City to develop an Urban Forest Master Plan consistent with Article X, under a...
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