HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1999-132 Tree removalRESOLUTION NO. R-99- 132
A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of two (2) white birch trees located in the
City right-of-way along 4403 Summitview Avenue, Yakima,
Washington.
WHEREAS, the roots from the middle birch tree located in the City right-of-way
along 4403 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington, are exposed in the adjacent
sidewalk, and the roots of the neighboring birch tree to the west of the middle birch tree
are lifting the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, an arborist in the Parks and Recreation Division has examined the
trees to determine if roots could be removed in an effort to save the trees, and he
believes that it would weaken the trees significantly to remove the roots; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to
remove, at City expense, the middle and most westerly white birch trees located in the
City right-of-way along 4403 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The Director of Public Works for the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and
directed to remove the middle and most westerly white birch trees located in the City
right-of-way along 4403 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of October ,1999.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
John Puccinelli, Mayor
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting Of October 5, 1999
Resolution Authorizing Approval of Tree Removal Request:
4403 Summitview, Yakima, Washington.
Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager
Shelley Willson, Street and Traffic Operations Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Shelley Willson/576-6430
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Staff respectfully requests Council approval of attached Resolution to remove two neighboring
white birch trees located in the City right-of-way at 4403 Summitview, Yakima, Washington.
Currently the trees do not meet the criteria of dead, dying or diseased, but the roots of one of the
trees are exposed on the sidewalk, and the roots of the neighboring tree to the west are lifting the
sidewalk.
The City arborist examined the trees to determine if roots could be removed in an effort to save
the trees. He believes that it would weaken the trees significantly to remove the roots.
The Street Division will contract out the removal of the trees and replacement of the sidewalk
sections. Payment for the services may be made either from the Street Operations Fund or the
Risk Management Fund.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source Street Operations Fund or Risk Management Fund.
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council approval of the
Resolution authorizing the removal of two most easterly birch trees located at 4403 Summitview,
Yakima, Washington.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: