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Committee weighs contractor registration, arborist certification for tree services
Summary
Members debated new registration and fitness requirements for tree contractors, including insurance, references and an ISA/ANSI arborist standard, and whether the city has capacity to verify technical qualifications.
The committee examined proposed rules to require tree‑service contractors who work in the city to register and demonstrate competence, insurance and worker coverage before receiving work permits. Councilman Cooney said the registration is intended to protect residents contracting tree services: "That way there's some protection for the residents saying are you a registered contractor when they contract with them," he said. The draft requires proof of insurance and workers' compensation and…
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