HomeMy WebLinkAboutG.8 - Tree Maintenance and Removal AssistanceTREE MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL ASSISTANCE ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES
THE IMPORTANCE OF AN URBAN CANOPY
Trees enhance urban environments by providing both environmental and social benefits.
They improve air quality by filtering pollutants, reduce urban heat by offering shade, and
manage stormwater by absorbing rainfall, which helps prevent flooding.
Trees have a significant impact on property values. Studies show that homes and neighborhoods
with well -maintained trees tend to have higher property values, as tree-lined streets are more
attractive to buyers and create a sense of community.
Trees contribute to public safety. Research indicates that areas with green spaces and tree
coverage experience lower crime rates.
The presence of trees fosters a sense of well-being, encourages social interactions, and even
reduces stress and aggression, all of which contribute to a safer urban environment.
Trees enhance residents' quality of life, increase economic value, and promote a safer, healthier
community.
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Eligibility and Service Scope:
•Criteria for application such as
economic hardship or other
considerations
•Criteria for tree selection possibly
limiting the program to trees that
pose a risk to public safety, obstruct
sidewalks, or threaten adjacent
properties or interfere with utilities.
•Scope of the program such as limiting
services to residential properties, or
including commercial and industrial
properties
•A findings to determine that such
service are in the best interests of the
City so that they are not considered a
gift of public funds
Services Provided:
•Trimming: Selective removal of hazardous
or overhanging branches.
•Removal: Complete tree removal when
the tree’s condition or location poses a
significant risk.
•Stump removal
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Operational Considerations:
•Property owner coordination and
development of clear guidelines to
help property owners prepare the
site.
•Temporarily relocating vehicles or
removing other obstructions
•Site restoration.
•Scheduling and notifications
Financial Considerations:
•Tree removal or trimming frequently costs
$400 to $500 per tree.
•Trees with access issues, on slopes,
impinging on structures or other
infrastructure and large specimen trees can
often cost thousands of dollars per tree to
remove or trim.
•Fee structure, if any, based on financial
hardship, the level of service (trimming vs.
full removal), tree size, and job complexity.
•Cost-sharing options
•Subsidies reduced fees or waivers
•Property liens or pendency
•Financial Monitoring
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