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Resident seeks city help after tree fell on car; forestry says tree located on private property
Summary
A resident reported a July 9 tree collapse that damaged her car; forestry staff told council the trees along 2250 Bering Drive are on private property belonging to adjacent townhomes, and staff offered to provide leasing contact information for follow-up.
Tarshae (listed in the transcript as Tarshae Wright) told the council that on July 9 a large tree fell on her 2009 Nissan Altima while she was incapacitated and that the vehicle sustained what she said were unreimbursed damages estimated at about $8,000. She asked the city to repair the car, replace it or otherwise help cover costs because she said the tree was a city tree and the adjacent townhomes were denying responsibility.
Council staff and Councilmember Shabazz reported that the forestry team inspected the location and determined the trees along 2250 Bering Drive are on private property — the adjacent Miramar townhomes — and not in city right-of-way, meaning private-property owners are responsible for tree maintenance. Staff said they would provide the leasing-office contact information to the resident so she can pursue damages through the property manager, and that constituent-services staff (James) would assist with outreach.
The council did not record a vote or a formal settlement; staff committed to provide contact details for the property manager and to assist the resident in contacting the leasing office. Councilmembers encouraged the resident to pursue a claim through the property manager or her insurance if appropriate.
