Commission discusses debris‑removal options after microburst; no county program created

Aug 4, 2023

After a microburst caused widespread tree damage in one district, commissioners explored short‑term fixes (temporary dumpsters, contracted tree services, woodworker pickups, controlled burns) and longer‑term options (line‑item contingency or bidding tree‑removal contracts); no immediate program was created and staff were asked to follow up.

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A lengthy discussion followed after a commissioner (Speaker 10) described a microburst that damaged dozens of trees in a district and left residents without an affordable way to dispose of large limbs and trunks.

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