§ 14-22. Management program.

(a)

Any homeowner who suspects or finds oak wilt infection on his or her property shall notify the Public Works Department within 48 hours to obtain aid from the Texas A&M Forest Service to confirm the diagnosis of oak wilt. When oak wilt is confirmed, the property owner shall undertake measures for control recommended by the Texas A&M Forest Service to prevent the spread of the infection. The City may provide limited financial assistance with funds collected from permit fees and fines.

(b)

Prevention, control, and eradication measures.

(1)

The City recognizes and adopts the "Eight Step Program to Oak Wilt Management" designed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to prevent and control oak wilt. The eight step plan is on file in the office of the City Secretary.

(2)

The Code Compliance Officer will be responsible for enforcement of this article and for spot checking all tree trimming performed within the City.

(Ord. No. 600-137-04, § B, 10-19-2004; Ord. No. 100-02-11, § I, 5-17-2011; Ord. No. 300-07-12, § I(2), 9-24-2012; 0-2015-007 , § I, 3-23-2015)