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Gahanna staff seek permission to bid park renovation and tree programs; items set for Jan. 20 consent
Summary
City staff asked council to approve permission-to-bid requests for a street tree planting program (about 120 trees identified, opt‑in), a separate pruning contract, and an Academy Park renovation (playground, shelter, restroom, stormwater work, 46 new parking spaces). Council scheduled items for consent Jan. 20.
Gahanna city staff asked the Committee of the Whole on Jan. 12 for permission to seek competitive bids on three parks projects: a street tree planting program, a separate street tree pruning contract and a renovation of Academy Park.
Director Farrell told council the street tree planting program is entering its third year and will prioritize replacement trees; residents in areas identified for planting will be notified and given the option to opt in. Farrell said staff have identified roughly 120 trees that are likely to be included but that the final list of plantings will be confirmed after notification and resident responses.
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