The board’s vote does not approve the benefit increase itself but authorizes the village to hold a referendum, giving eligible Flower Hill voters the opportunity to decide whether to support the proposal. Flower Hill’s share would be approximately $10,298 per year, or less than $20 annually per property, according to the presentation. Frankel urged the board to delay any referendum until independent actuarial data and additional financial analysis are made available to residents. Before voting, Rosenbaum emphasized that the referendum would allow residents — not the board — to make the final decision. Under village code, property owners must either plant a replacement tree or contribute $500 to the village’s tree fund if a replacement is not feasible.