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City of Coral Gables

File #: 25-9680    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 8/28/2025 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 9/10/2025 Final action: 9/10/2025
Enactment date: 9/10/2025 Enactment #: 2025-340
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission urging the Florida Legislature to amend Florida Statutes, specifically Section 163.05 to impose civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent or false statements in arborist or landscape architect reports; to establish a clear process to protect the health, safety and welfare of individuals and property during tree removal and stump grinding; and to provide definitions clarifying when permits are not required for emergency tree pruning or removal of dangerous trees that pose an immediate risk; and directing that such legislative amendment be included among the City’s legislative priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative session. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)
Sponsors: Vice Mayor Anderson
Attachments: 1. Tree State Statues Cover Memo, 2. Coral_Gables_Resolution_Tree_Amendment Draft Resolution, 3. Fla Stat _163.045_Tree Removal (2025-2026)

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A Resolution of the City Commission urging the Florida Legislature to amend Florida Statutes, specifically Section 163.05 to impose civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent or false statements in arborist or landscape architect reports; to establish a clear process to protect the health, safety and welfare of individuals and property during tree removal and stump grinding; and to provide definitions clarifying when permits are not required for emergency tree pruning or removal of dangerous trees that pose an immediate risk; and directing that such legislative amendment be included among the City’s legislative priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson)

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