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Residents press city over tree size and survival after council awards 2026 planting contract

Livonia City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

DPW presented a 2026 right-of-way tree program to plant 450 trees (38 species) with a low bid of $155,250; residents questioned tree maturity and planting methods and staff defended contractor practices and compliance with specifications.

The Livonia Department of Public Works told council the 2026 right-of-way tree planting program will plant approximately 450 trees across about 38 species, and the low bidder is Cremeboli Nursery with a 2026 program cost of $155,250 and a proposed 2027 option of $144,800.

Residents spoke during audience…

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