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Parks department seeks new tree‑trimmer position, $2 million for street trees in capital plan
Summary
The parks department asked the finance committee to add a tree‑trimmer position and highlighted a $3.2 million capital allocation — including $2 million for street trees — to reverse canopy decline and support maintenance of parks facilities.
Parks department leaders told the finance committee on March 20 they need more staffing and a larger, strategic approach to managing the city’s urban forest and park buildings.
Staffing request: The proposed operating budget includes one new tree‑trimmer position (annual cost cited at roughly $61,404) to create a second crew, increase pruning and removals, and reduce deferred maintenance. Parks staff said the department currently has five certified tree trimmers and…
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