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C. Energy conservation.Trees assist in the moderation of climate by providing shade,windbreaks, <br /> and the cooling of air;thereby reducing the requirements for air conditioning and heating and <br /> the subsequent utilization of energy resources. <br /> d. improved-Air and water quality. Formatted:Font:Italic <br /> 1. Trees aid in the filtering of stormwater as it passes through the soil to the groundwater; <br /> 2. Trees maintain permeable land areas essential to surface water management and aquifer <br /> recharge;and <br /> 3. Trees aid in the purification of the air through the removal of carbon dioxide,the <br /> generation of oxygen,and the precipitation of dust and other airborne pollutants. <br /> e. Socioeconomic. <br /> 1. Trees enhance property values;and <br /> 2. Trees protect and preserve the unique identity and environment of the city and aid in the <br /> development of the economic base attracted to the city by such factors. <br /> f. Erosion and flood control. <br /> 1. Trees aid in the stabilization of soil by the prevention of erosion and sedimentation;and <br /> 2. Trees reduce stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith and aid in the <br /> replenishment of groundwater supplies. <br /> k <br /> which require little supplemental water to grow properly. <br /> offered,-preservation On the eity.The beek is to be upon request, <br /> to the citizens of the Gity as we <br /> the development cemmunity and etheF interested paFtie-S.Copies wall be available at eity hall. <br /> (2) The Ramsey Tree Book will also include lists of desirable and undesirable trees,shrubs,and natural <br /> vegetation for the Eity.The Ramsey TFee Beek shall maintain an extensive lost Of FeEOffiffiended <br /> vegetatien fOF planting.The intent is to maintain diveBity in the total tFee population within the City. <br /> The lost of FeEOMFnended speEies shall be updated peFiedieally to reflect new d-evelopffientS eF <br /> „y <br /> that will-,ff.,Et t4..,r.enula+ien <br /> of the nengmuni+y4erer+ <br /> Commented[CA3]:Book has been in place for years now. <br /> (d) Administration. <br /> Do not need to retain this language. <br /> (1) The city shall administer and enforce the provisions of this division.The city is authorized to cause <br /> inspections on a scheduled basis when reason exists to believe that a violation of this division has been <br /> or is being committed. <br /> (2) When the city determines a violation has occurred,the city's written evaluation of the deficiencies shall <br /> be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent litigation <br /> (Code 1978,§9.24.01;Ord.No.03-33,9-15-2003;Ord.No.06-25,§2,8-8-2006;Ord.No.13-10,§2,5-28-2013) <br /> Sec.117-325.Landmark trees. <br /> A landmark tree shall be any tree,public or private,that has been designated as such by the city council, <br /> after public hearing and due notice to the owner of the tree.The criteria of such designation shall include,but not <br /> necessarily be limited to,notable historical interest and value to the city because of its location or historical <br /> association with the community. <br /> Created: 2023-01-11 09:35:40 [EST] <br /> (Supp.No.11) <br /> Page 2 of 9 <br />