[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56; 12-15-2020 by Ord. No. 2020:32]
A. Within the
Department there shall be a Division of Parks and Forestry, the head
of which shall be the Superintendent of Parks and Forestry.
B. The powers
and duties of the Division of Parks and Forestry shall be divided
between two areas of responsibilities, parks and trees, to be supervised
by the General Parks Supervisor and the General Tree Supervisor, respectively,
and shall include the following:
(1) Adopt
suitable rules and regulations for the day-to-day operation and maintenance
of parks and municipal grounds with the approval of the Mayor. Any
person who shall violate any rule or regulation shall be in violation
of this chapter.
(2) Enforce
Township ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the planting,
maintaining and removal of trees and plant life.
(3) Provide
advisory opinions and inspection services on landscaping to Township
departments and agencies.
(4) Maintain
and repair playfields and playgrounds and recreational areas.
[Amended by Ord. No. 97:5; 8-16-2022 by Ord. No. 2022:20]
The hourly fee for weekend and evening transportation
services provided by omnibus drivers of the Township Department of
Public Works shall be $58.