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Homewood committee authorizes indemnification agreement to allow trees at 214 Edgewood Boulevard to remain
Summary
The Homewood Public Works Committee on June 2 authorized staff to finalize an indemnification agreement allowing newly planted trees in the public right of way at 214 Edgewood Boulevard to remain; the item will go to the full City Council after a 4-0 committee vote.
HOMEWOOD, Ala. — The Homewood Public Works Committee on June 2 authorized staff to finalize an indemnification agreement that would allow trees planted in the public right of way at 214 Edgewood Boulevard to remain, and sent the item to the full City Council after a 4-0 vote.
The agreement, as discussed at the committee meeting, would record a covenant running with the land obligating the property owners to indemnify the city for loss or damage arising from the improvements and to repair sidewalk damage caused by roots. Committee members and the applicants discussed details including a proposed 60-day removal-notice window, a precise exhibit showing the location of the trees in the right of way, and recording the agreement in real…
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