NYC Council Introduction 800

intro.nyc/0800-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Tree maintenance prioritization
Status: Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Nantasha M. Williams
Introduced: April 11, 2024

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) to develop criteria by which they prioritize tree maintenance, taking into account the likelihood of potential harm to persons or property, whether a tree or limb that has already fallen is still capable of causing harm, and the proximity of a damaged tree or limb to nearby buildings. Parks must also post a description of the criteria used to prioritize tree maintenance on its website.