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Swisher council approves emergency removal of storm-damaged trees at Hassett Park
Summary
Council approved spending $5,000 to remove four storm-damaged trees at Hassett Park, including stump grinding, to mitigate a hazard ahead of a community event; staff will charge the work to the park/tree budget for the fiscal year.
Council members agreed on July 22 to contract emergency tree removal at Hassett Park after recent storm damage left several trees in hazardous condition near high-use park areas.
Staff described two trees that must be taken out for safety — one near the concession/restroom area and another next to a small pavilion and ball field — and said a contractor could remove four trees (including stump grinding) for $5,000 and start immediately to meet the timeline before a Saturday community event. Council members treated the work as an emergency safety measure and voted to proceed; discussion centered on which budget line (tree removal or general parks) should pay for the cost.
The motion to contract for the removal carried, and staff said they would proceed with the contractor and appropriate budget accounting.
