Tree Marking. Trees to be removed shall be marked with an orange (elm, oak) or green (ash) band around the trunk. A work order for tree removal shall include the status of each tree, size, and date it shall be removed. A work order for tree trimming shall include the address, species, and diameter. Tree Removal. Tree removal shall include, but not be limited to, removal of tree and stump, debris, utility coordination, disposal at a site selected by the Contractor and approved by the City’s authorized agent, and restoration as described herein. No trees, logs, branches, or debris shall be left on public right-of-way or private property overnight. Private Property/Forced Removal. The City has the authority to order property owners to remove infected trees located on private property to prevent spread of diseased trees. Upon notification that a tree is diseased, the property owner may choose to remove the tree with their own contractor or the City, after 20 days, will remove the tree. Tree removals conducted on private property will be classified as “Forced Removals"...
