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Council narrows tree-removal bid on First East, approves limited clearing and geotech steps
Summary
Councilors debated a $20,300 estimate to clear trees and brush along First East between Second and Third South. After resident concerns about springs, drainage and privacy, the council approved a narrower scope: clear north segment, trim trees near Brown property, and fund a geotechnical study.
Providence City Council on Oct. 15 reviewed an estimate from a contractor (identified in the agenda as "John the Tree Climber") to clear vegetation on First East between Second and Third South and initially considered approving a $20,300 estimate to remove trees and brush.
Resident Gifford Baugh urged the council to wait and finalize design decisions because clearing the entire slope could create erosion and drainage problems and affect private property. Public works staff…
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