Item - 2012.PE16.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 30, 2012 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on October 15, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 30, 2012.
PE16.3 - Wood Waste - Opportunities for Cost Recovery
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 30, 31 and November 1, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide funding and/or subsidies to offset the costs of processing wood waste generated from emerald ash borers for both private and public lands.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-50590.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/comm/communicationfile-32354.pdf
PE16.3 - Wood Waste - Opportunities for Cost Recovery
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide funding and/or subsidies to offset the costs of processing wood waste generated from emerald ash borers for both private and public lands.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Parks and Environment Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the Parks and Environment Committee in early 2013 on options for large tree limbs to be re-purposed as distinct park furniture.
Origin
Summary
As a by-product of tree maintenance operations, Urban Forestry produces a large volume of wood chips, as well as tree limb and stem wood. This report outlines the nature of these by-products, current uses, recycling and disposal practices, as well as options for potential revenue generation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-50590.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/comm/communicationfile-32354.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth
Motions
That the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation be requested to report to the Parks and Environment Committee in early 2013 on options for large tree limbs to be re-purposed as distinct park furniture.