LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Vice President Sherri F. Myers
SUBJECT:
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REMOVAL OF 10 TREES AT THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE RENOVATION SITE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council be provided with the following information regarding the removal of these trees:
1. What type of trees were removed
2. How many trees were removed
3. What is the value of the trees removed; to be included in the value is the cost for planting
the tree, watering and maintaining the tree since the time of original planting
4. What type of trees will be replanted to replace the removed trees
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On or about 29th or 30th, trees were removed from the corner of Palafox and Garden Street near the site of the Federal Courthouse renovation. The tree removal was approved by city staff and was necessary in order to get equipment within the site needed to assist in the renovation project.
The contractor, Yates Construction, has agreed to replace the trees when the exterior work on the site is complete, in the latter part of 2019.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) None
PRESENTATION: No