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A. Tree account funding sources. All penalties and revenues received under this Chapter shall be placed into the city tree account. In addition, the following sources of funds may be placed in the city tree account:

1. Sale of trees or wood from city property where the proceeds from such sale have not been dedicated to another purpose;

2. Donations and grants for purposes of the fund;

3. Sale of seedlings by the city;

4. Civil penalties imposed under Section 20.770.140 VMC or settlements in lieu of penalties. At the discretion of the city manager, costs incurred by the city to enforce this Chapter may be deducted from the civil penalties;

5. Other monies allocated by the city council.

B. Tree account purposes. The City shall use the city tree account for the following purposes:

1. Acquiring, maintaining, and preserving wooded areas within the city;

2. Planting and maintaining trees within the city;

3. Identification and maintenance of heritage trees;

4. Propagation of seedling trees;

5. Urban forestry education;

6. Other purposes relating to trees as determined by the City Council. (Ord. M-3643, 2004)