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An area of concem for the Parks aud Recreation Committee was the penalty for an
offense. ‘The Committee felt that it was not strong enough and the proposed amendment,
by the City Solicitor, strengthens this section. Section 7(a) already makes the cutting of
each tree a separate offense and this has now been tied to the penalty section directly. The
Solicitor pointed out, to the Committee, that the Courts may be reluctant to impose the
maximum penalty allowed ($2,000 per tree) but the section should, at the very least,
create a greater incentive to comply. ‘The second amendment is to remove the need for
execution ofthe Security and Permission to Enter Site document by His Worship the
Mayor and the City Clerk, as that is not necessary.