Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Apple Valley approves voluntary assessment program to help homeowners remove diseased trees
Summary
Council approved a voluntary program allowing homeowners to defer costs of removing diseased or hazardous trees to their property tax statement, with repayment terms, an 8% interest rate on unpaid balances and a $60 administrative fee.
The Apple Valley City Council on May 8 approved a voluntary assessment program that allows homeowners to defer costs of removing diseased or hazardous trees by placing a special assessment on the property tax statement.
Samantha Berger, the city's natural resources coordinator, presented the program and said removal of diseased or hazardous trees is enforceable under the city's shade tree disease regulation (City ordinance 152.45). She explained homeowners who choose the program must sign a consent and waiver agreement and that the city would…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
