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Staff recommends free tree giveaway to mitigate removals for wastewater and Plant 5 projects
Summary
City project managers asked council to choose how the city should mitigate removal of protected and heritage trees for two utility projects. Staff recommended a free tree giveaway tied to Arbor Day rather than paying a fee-in-lieu; council signaled support and staff will return with a resolution Oct. 16.
City staff presented options Oct. 2 for mitigating the removal of protected and heritage trees associated with two city utility projects: the wastewater treatment plant Phase 1 expansion and a new 500,000‑gallon ground storage tank at Plant 5. Kelsey Delgado, the city’s project manager, outlined three options: pay the required fee‑in‑lieu under the Unified Development Code, host a free tree giveaway for residents (staff’s recommendation), or claim a city exemption for city projects.
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