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Tree City USA Application Copyrighted December 16, 2019 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 24. ITEM TITLE: Tree City USAApplication SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of an application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA as unanimously recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receiveand File;Approve ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Tree City USAApplication-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Tree City USAApplication Supporting Documentation Dubuque THE CITY OF � uI�AaMca cih DuB E � � I � � I Maste iece on the Mississi i Zoo�•zoiz•zois YP pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Tree City USA Application Approval Request DATE: December 12, 2019 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware recommends City Council approval of an application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA. The Park and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended approval at their December 10, 2019 meeting. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager THE CTTY OF Dubuque �" ui��eNe�ary DUB E 'il��i;' Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°' Z°'Z 2013 2017 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Tree City USA Application Approval Request DATE: December 11, 2019 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to request approval to submit an application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA. BACKGROUND In 2017 Dubuque Trees Forever requested the city consider applying to become a Tree City USA after several years had lapsed since the last application. Leisure Services staff researched the information to complete that application and with City Council approval, applied and received the 2017 Tree City USA award. DISCUSSION Staff completed the attached application for Dubuque to recertify as a Tree City USA. The Park and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended approval at their December 10, 2019 meeting. ACTION REQUESTED I respecffully request City Council approval for the Mayor to sign the attached Tree City USA designation application. cc: Hobie Wood, Dubuque Trees Forever President Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager attachment Arbor Day Foundation® 2019 Tree City USA Application for Certification The Tree City USA award is in recognition of work completed by the community during the 2019 calendar year. Primary Contact Contact Name Thomas Kramer Email Address: tokramer@cityofdubuque.org Phone Number: (563) 589-4298 Address: 2200 Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque, IA 52001-3010 Dubuque, Iowa Community Information Select Which Best Describes Your Community: Community has a Tree Board Only Ordinance Date: Feb 16, 2015 Ordinance Uploaded Per Capita Expenditure: oo Arbor Day Date: Apr 26, 2019 Proclamation Uploaded As Mayor or Equivalent of the Community of Dubuque Mayor December 16, 2019 Mayor or .uivalent Signature Title Date Application Certification To Be Completed By The State Forester: Dubuque The above named community has made formal application to this office. I am pleased to advise you that we reviewed the application and have concluded that, based on the information contained herein, said community is eligible to be certified as a Tree City USA community, for the 2019 calendar year, having in my opinion met the four standards required for recognition. State Forester Signature Dec 10, 2019 4:02 PM Title Date 12I10201�J ArOor Day-Trae Pmqrem Appllc�oons Apolma ion Potlal rev i ew r PARK�IVISIONMANA. MY ,\PPLICATION REQUEsrsuPcoaT rvtveveNrs Dub TREE CIT�' US:1' S�9' I �,_o �..._�a.,� s�.� -- „�� I^l PROG�ESS _.St �..,._�_� INSTRUCTIONS 12/10R0193-53 PM C5T APPLICATION : � ' . _ , A7TACHbIcP;TS � QU=571oi15 / [o),I�IEPITS � E4ALUATI0�45 � suernissioN FOR�� Saaa & Logout If you'vP participaced In previous years, you can revlewyour old applica[ions using[he download below. 2018 ♦ DownlozdHis[oricalApulica[ons MAYOR OR EQUIVALENT INFORMATION MAYORNAME Roy Bual PROFESSIONAL TITLE MayorofDubuque MAVORSAD�RE55 SO Wes['13[h S[ree[ Dubuque, IA SZOOI Uni[ed S[ates EMAIL ADDRE55 rups +pp�i�hons.zrbon!a/��rq�iq,�pmiazionlpor'sf+suoi�=al9]23�.vi1�-31500 � 6 � �Z�p;pp�c� ANor Oay-Tree Pro9am Applica�ions Applica:ion Potlal �iryderk@cityofdu6uque.org PHONENUMBER -1 (563) 589-4100 CITY FORESTRY CONTACT (This is the person we will be reaching out m if we have any quescions about the application.) qTVFORESTRYCONTACT'SNAME Thoma� Kramer PROFESSIONAL TITLE Urban Porester QTV FORESTRY CONTACT'S ADDRE55 22008unkerHlllRd Dub�que, lA52001-30 7 0 UniCedS[aces ❑TYFORESTRYCONTACT'SEMAILA�DRE55 [okramer@cityo(dubuque.org PHONENUMBER -1 (563) 589�298 Standard 1 -A Tree Board or Department SELECT WHICH BEST DESCRIBES VOUR COMMUNITV Communlry has a Tree 8oard Only TREE BOARD MEETING FREQUENCV Monthly CHAIRPERSON CHAIRPERSON'S NAME Rebecca Kuhle PROFESSIONAL TITLE AUminlstratlon- Flers[ael CHAIRPERSON'S A�DRE55 2566 Pearl 5�reec Dubuque, lA 5200�3070 Uni[ed 5[a[es EMAILADDRE55 r_kuhle@outloakcom PHONENUMBER +I (563)495-2522 HOW MANY AD�ITIONAL TFEE BOARD MEMBERS ARE THERE? 5 Board Member 1 �tlps aOPlltallonsarbor(lay,or�s1/seb�nlssionlGoralPsubid=Sl9]2&�v11d=31500 � tz/10.2919 Arbor oay-rrae Pro9rTm APPlicationa APoli,�ion Portal BOARD MEMBERINAME Ray WemeY BOAR� MEM6ER 1 EMAIL werner.ray��maiLcom Board Member 2 BOAR� MEMBER2NAME hla[[hew Garre[ BOARD MEMBER 2 EMAIL mcgarr613Camsamm Board Member 3 BOARDMEMBER3NAME Jennifer TiggeS 80AR� MEMBER 3 EMAIL I producerCvideocreations.com Board Memher 4 BOARDMEM8ER4NAME Robm Kennlcker BOARD MEMBER 4 EMAI� rkennickar@mchsi.mm Board Member 5 BOAR� MEM6ERSNAME Robert MCCoj BOARD MEMBER 5 EMAIL aucarpal@idoudmm Please upload full name and email address for any additional tree hoard mem6ers. ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT 7[h 7tliComm��ssion PIov2Q20�9 Member Member, Hobie Wootl 103221 AM CST - Standard 2 - A Community Tree Ordinance DATE CURRENT iREE ORDINANCE WAS ESTABLISHED 2/15 rups: 'applls�tions.arborda��org;s Ils�bmissionlpor'al�subid=5J9/1Nr.,nln=3i 509 3�6 R/10�2019 A�borDay-Trae Pmgram AppllcationsApolica:ion Potlel * Attach File F.zch zpplican�Is required m upload theirmmmuni[y's curcen[[ree ordinance. ATTACHMENTS UPLOADATTACHMENT 0,2/162015 Ciry[ae NovZq201910'.'229 _ Ordinance ordinznce A�bl CST Standard 3 -A community forestry program with an annual budget of at least S2 per capita Fleasa arsswar Che quasfion5 belo.v ovi:h thr full numerical amounti and do not use symbel; or cemm>>. (i.e. SC00.01 no[ 55,000.0/l. lfacacegorydoasnutapplymyou, pL=.as=enrar0. * Communiry Population 60,000 �Tree Planting and Inicial Care Indude costof tree purcha>es, labor and equiun^en�for plan[ing, plan[ing ma[erials. sczkas, wrappin„•rva[erine, mw�hin�, mmpeCi[ion mnCrol, e[c. 21003.00 *Tree Maintenance Include prunine, insec[ and diszasz mana�emen[, Fertilization,wa[ering, etc. 0 *Tree Removal Indude cos[oFequipment, supplies, labor, e[c. 0 *Managemen[ Include public etluca[ion, professional [raining, memberships, salzries, stree[and park [ree inven[ory 0 Utility Line Clearance Uf allowed by your s[a[e mordlna[or). 0 *Volunteer Time iVumber of volun[eer hours and o[her mn[ribu[ions from civic organi>ations, h�ips"applicaiions.allordayoq�sl Isubmissionlporai'+subid=519�2&av11r1�15U0 a�8 1'J102019 ArborDay-Tree PmgremAppilcations Apoiica:ion Por�ai 102 O[her Inclutle any o[her ezpense� no�mencioned 586305.So Please specify other expenses(if applicable) Otl�ef figure includes n'ee maintenance, [ree removals and manzgemen�. TOTAL Expenditure Per Capita: � Community Tree Management Statistics , TREESPLANTED 34 TREESPRUNE� 200 TREESREMOVE� 259 Attach Files Annual work plan(if required 6y your state). ATTACHMENTS I UPLOAD ATTACHMENT u�oaca Supporting 6udget dacument(s). ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT No Da[a � Standard 4 -An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation DATE OBSERVANCE WAS HELD 426/19 *AL[ach Your Signed Arbor Day Prodamation ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT YUPs :upl l �rG�C.ay � i,. . tmr,sin i 3l�,ubi�l'SA9/2Z=�nW"315�p S,B � 12I10R019 Arbor Day-Tree Pwgrem Applir.alions ApPlication Portel �a Data *Supplemental files This can be a program from yourArbor O�y even�s, phoms, or press releases. ATTACHMENTS UPLOADATTACHMENT No �ata State Specific Questions Signature Form ' Before you print off your signature form, all sec[ions ofthe agpli<ation must 6e complete. To finalize your application, you will need ro obcain a signacure of your mayoror equivalent position. Vour application requires the appropriate signature to 6e complete. Download tilayor Signa[ure Forrn Sade& Logoul Please press[he submit butmn bzluw,oncz your applicaCion is complete.A successfully submi[ted application, will redirec[you [o a new page. Ifyou are no[redirec[ed, please stroll Co [he Cop ofyour application m see a notifica[ion of what informa[ion is missing/inco«ecC in order Co submi[9our applicacion. Fllps:��appllcalions arborday.oryisilg�bmi;sioNVocahsubld=549]29eNid=31500 66 Trae Citc US� ?.pplica[ion 7�n Commission �lamber— Hobie �tiood hn6lej�cood�namall.eom FORESTRY Activity 10030220 Total Expense Calendar Year 2018 Equals Total Calendar Accoun! AccountTille Year2018 61010 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES S 130.362.92 61030 SEASONALEMPLOYEES 33.018.39 61050 OVERTINIE PAY 5,761.07 61091 SICKLEAVEPAVOFF 5218.46 61092 VACATION PAYOFF - 61310 IPERS 14.641]0 61320 SOCIAL SECURITY 12,874.64 61410 HEALTHINSURANCE 54.915_06 61415 WORKMENS' COMPENSATION 2GA91.00 61416 LIFE INSURANCE 9773 614V UNENIPLOYMENTINSURANCE - 616d0 SAFETY E�UIPndENT 596.98 61650 MEAL ALLOVVANCE 18.00 62010 OFRCE SUPPLIES 84.99 62011 UNIPORM PURCHASES 511.83 62033 HANDTOOLSiEQUIPMENT 1A9078 62208 GENERAL LIA&LITV INSURAN 3.132A0 62320 TRAVEL-CITY BUSINESS - 62360 EDUCATIONBTRAINWG g71.S8 62411 UTILITY EXRELECTRICITY 1.65258 62412 UTILITV EXRGAS 1,42078 62421 TELEPHONE 690.00 62431 PROPERTY MAWTENANCE 429.39 62511 FUEL MOTOR VEHICLE 8253.60 62521 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINT. 4,408.96 62528 MOTOR VEH. MAINT. OUTSOUR L220.00 62611 MACH/EQUIPMAINTENANCE �71173 62614 EQUIP MAINT CONTRACT 1,009-10 62637 LANDSCAPE/FERT/PLANTS 169.93 I 62667 DATASERVICES 1.440.83 62696 OUTSIDE COLLECTOR EXPENSE 62710 CONTRACTORSERVICES 62720 TREE MAWTENANCE 50,14450 71120 PERIPHERALS, COMPUTER 95.18 71415 SAWS 1,347_99 71614 TREE NIAINT E�UIPMENT 223,023.76 TOTAL 586,805.56 I CITY OF DUBUQUE STREET TREE AND LANDSCAPING ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY POLICY This policy regulates the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees. shrubs, and vegetation in public rights-of-way. I. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Pollcy the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations have the meaning given herein: 1. C� - TheCityofDubuque, lowa. 2. LeisureServicesDepariment -ThedesignatedCirydepartmentunderwhose jurisdiction trees and landscaping in public rights-of-way fall. 3. Citv Forester or Desiqnee - The qualrfied designated official assigned to enforce this Policy. 4. Citv Enqineerinq Departmen[ - The designated department under whose jurisdiction public rights-of-way, including but not limited to sidewalks and roadways, iail. 5. Plantinq lawn - The area between the roadway (or back of curb) and sidewalk. 6. Parkway -The area, excluding the sidewalk, if any, between the property line and the curb, or in the absence of a curb, between the property line and the nearest edge of the street paving. 7. Street tree - A tree located in the planting lawn, planted by the City, by an approved contractor of the City, or by another party having first s2cured the City's permission. 8. Smalf trees - Designated as those attaining a height of fifteen feet (15') to thirty-five feet (35'). 9. Medium trees - Designated as those attaining a height of thirty-five feet(35') to forty feet (40'). 10. Larqe Vees - Designated as those attaining a height of forty feet (40')to sixty fee� (60'). 11. Undesirable trees - Trees not suitable for use as street trees because they exhibit negative characteristics, including but not limited to the following: thorn production, weak branching habit, messy fruit production, or disease susceptibiliry. 12. Shrub -A perennial woody plant having several stems originating atthe base and relatively low in height, generally less than twenty feet (20')�, a bush is often used interchangeably with a shrub and is usually less than six feet (6') tall. 13. Non-woodVveaetation - Herbaceous plants that have leaves and stems that die down lo the soil level at the end of the growing season and have no persistent woody stem above ground. Herbaceous plants may be annual, biennial, or perennial. They are planled in a manner which enhances and improves aesthetic appearance and promotes capturing and usage of stormwater runoff whlle complying with restrictions set forth in this Policy. 14. L2ndscapinq - Improving the planting lawn or other public right-of-way by planting trees, shrubs, and other vegetation for functional and aesthetic purposes. 15. Undesirable landscaqinq - Landscaping not suitable for use in the public right-of-way, including but not limited to the following: fruit and vegetables, noxious weeds, nuisance plants, plants having thorns, spines, and prickles, or others as deemed undesirable by the City Forester. 16. Immediate danqer or Ihreat - A tree, shrub, or other planting condition that risks public safety and requires the immediate attention of the City Foresler. 17. Riqht-of-way trees and brush - Trees and brush found growing on public right-of-way, but not in a planting lawn as defined above. This includes but is not limited to trees and brush that have established naturally or trees and other vegetation that were at one time planted by an adjoining private property owner. 18. Sidewalk plantinq pit - An area within a paved surface where a tree is planted. 19. Revocable license - A license issued for landscaping and planting placements that are approved and meet all the requirements of this Policy. 20. Permit s - Allowing the planting, trimming, removal, or treatment of any tree(s) growing on City property is required. When and where it is indicated that "with written permission" or "prior approval by Ihe Ciry Forester is needed" an application will need to be made. 21. SUDAS - Statewide Urban Design & Specifications, Chapter 10 of the Design Manual and Division 9, Section 9030 of the Specification Manuai will have Supplemental Specifications for City requirements and refer to this � Policy by reference. 22. Riqhl-of-wav - The land area of which the righl to possession is secured or reseroed by the City for roadway purposes. 23. Appeals - Citizens wishing to appeal any of the requlrements of this Policy, process, or fees must submit the appeal in writing ro the Ciry Manager. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1 . Ownership. Trees growing on the property line are the joint property of both parties by law. 2. Nlaintenance and Removal. Maintenance and removal of publicalty owned trees will be completed on a priority basis. Street trees and trees planted on other developed publically owned properties will be the highest priority. Trees on undeveloped public right- of-ways and properties will be a lower priority; private property owners may be given permission to remove Irees on undeveloped public right-of-ways. Trees planted by private property owners or Vees that have naturally established themselves on the right-of-way evhere no sidewalk exis[s are the responsibility of the adjoining properry owner. 3. Tree TrimminqlPruninq, Removal, Grindinq. Any plantings obstructing street tree removal. trimminglpruning, or stump grinding will not be replaced if damaged during those operations. The City Forester will not attempt to contac[ [he abutting owner prior to any tree maintenance operation. 4. Relocation of Trees, Shrubs, Landscapinq.W henever lhe City paves or repaves any str2et or changes the grade line of any street or public place or constructs or reconshucts any conduit. water main service, or water connection, sewer, or other municipal public works or utility, the abutting owner must, when so ordered by the Ciry, remove any such, privately-planted trees, shrubs, non-woody vegetation, or other landscaping from the public right-of-way to accommodate such work. If the a6utting owner fails to remove such shrubs, non-woody vegetation, or other landscaping removal will be done by the City as part of the construction project and the costs of removal will be assessed to the aoutling owner and given to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes. 5. Violations. Any person who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Policy or approved license after written notice from the City will lose his or her license and not be granted another such license without approval of the Ciry Manager. III. APPROVAL, LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. Prior approval from the Ciry Forester is required before planting any tree on public right of- way. A one-time courtesy or revoca6le license will be required from the City Manager, City Engineer, and/or Leisure Services depending upon lhe scope of project. ; I IV. STREET TREES. 1. General Requirements. A. Only the Leisure Services Department or those contracted or approved by Ihe Leisure Services Department may plant, spray,fertilize, preserve, prune, remove, cut above ground, or otherwise disturb any tree located within the planting lawn. All tree care practices must conform to the standards approved by the Nationai Arborist Association. the International Society of Arboriculture, and the American National Standard ANSI 2133.1 Safety Requirements. B. If a property owner or tenant has planted an undeslrable tree. or after September 15, 1988, plants a tree that does not meet the specifications set forth in this Pollcy, the Lelsure Services Departmen[will notify the property owner or tenant of this Pollcy and ask that the tree be removed. If the tree is not removed by the date established, the tree will be removed and costs of removal will be assessed to the abutting owner and given to the County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes. C. In any planting lawn less than four feet (4') in width, the City Forester will determine if a tree can be planted based on site suitability. In planting lawns that measure between fourfeet (4') and five feet(5') in width, both small and medium size trees may be planted. In planting lawns greater than five feet (5�) in width, large trees may be planted. Sidzwalk planting pits must have a minimum of thirty-six (36) square feet of exposed ground and be a minimum of three feet (3') deep. D. Small trees must be used where overhead lines or building setback present special problems, regardless of the size of the planting lawn. Small and medium size trees must be used in planting pits. E Trees must be planted at least fifty feet (50') feet from the edge of street intersections, traffic control lights and stop signs, and ai least ten feet (10') from driveways and f'rfteen feet (15') from alleys. The exact location will be determined according to the type of tree to be planted. F. No tree may be planted closer than twenty-five feet (25') from a slreet light and ten feet (10') from a utillty pole, water shut-off, hydrant, or gas line lateral. G. Spacing of trees will be determined by the Giry Forester according to local conditions, the species, cultivars, or varieties used, and maWre height, spread, and forms. Generally, all large trees must be planted forty feet (40') to sixty feet (6D') apart. All medium trees must be planted a minimum of thirty-five feet (35') apart. All small Irees must be planted a minimum o( � lwenty-five feet (25') feet apart. H. W hen a tree is removed from a planting lawn, the City will replace It if budget considerations and this Policy allow replacemenL If a property ownerwants a tree planted where one does not exist. the Ciry will provide fifty percent (5D°ro) of the cost to plant the tree, if budget considerations and this Policy al low. If the Ci[y is unable to fund replacement or share the cost of addmg a tree, the property owner may purchase a tree, and the Leisure Services Department will plant iL The property owner may plant thls tree provided the City Forester has approved the tree type and its location. I. When the tree removed is from a planting lawn less than four feet (4�) ln wldth, the Clry may provlde and plant a tree beyond the sldewalk on private property (In the front yard) at the request of the property owner, based on site su'dabllity as determined by the Ciry Forester, and if budget wnsiderations allow. Such treethen becomes the propertyand responsibility of the prop2rty owner. If it is determined that there is no room to plant a tree on the neighboring private property, an exception may be made to replace ihe tree in the planting lawn at the City Forester's discretion. Small and medium trees would be considered for replacement based on the size of the planting lawn and if budget considerations allow. J. Whenspecialconditionsorcircumstancesthatarenotdirectlycoveredin [his Policy arise, the Leisure Services Department will decide the proper course of action. K. The Clty Forester will select the type of sheet tree to be planted with input from the property owner. L. Violations. Any person who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Pollcy or approved license after written notice from the City, will lose hls or her license and not be granted another such license without approval of the City Manager. 2. Proiec[ Related Trees. A. Project submiflals to Engineering forfuture street trees must include a street tree planting layout, the quantity, species/cultivar, and location for the City Forester's review. B. One (1) year establishment and warranty periods begin afterthe installa[ion is accepted by the Engineer. Care and maintenance of all plants will be the ; responsibility of the contractor during that time. The Engineer may add additional years. 3. Tvpes of Trees Allowed. A. A list is prepared by the City Forester of small, medium, and large trees acceptable for planting as sVezt trees. Undesirable trees will not be used for general planting; Ihelr use, If any, will be limited to locatlons where, because of certain characteristics of adaptability or for landscape effect, they are advantageous. The tree list will be updated as needed and posted on the City's website. B. Only desirable, long-lived trees of good appe2rance: beauty, adaptability, that are generally free from injurious insects or disease will be planted as streettrees. Th2 City Foreslerwill review the species, cultivars, and varieties induded on the list as needed to determine if any trees should be removed. C. The recommended street tree listing is a compilation of tree varieties chosen to meet Ciry street tree planting needs and species diversity. Selections are based upon tree size and stature, crown development, hardiness, disease resistance, fruit/seed production, and urban tolerance. The City Foresterwill use this list when making placement decisions. It will not be used by anyone else because one tree, size, or selection does not fit all potential locations. 4. Plantinq. A. Size. Unless otherwise specified by the City Forester, all small dzciduous tree species, and their cultivars or varietles, must be at least five feet (5') to six feel (6') feet in height, have six (6) or more branches, and must be at �east one inch (1") in diameter and planted six inches (6") above ground level. All medium and large deciduous lree species, their cultivars and varieties must be at least one and one-fourth inches (1 Ya')to one and one-half inches (1 %") in dlameter six inches (6") above ground level, and at least eight feet (8') to ten feet (10') in height when planted. The crown must be in good balance with the trunk. B. Grade. Unless otherwise allowed for specific reasons, all trees must have comparalively straight trunks, well-developed leaders and tops, and roo[s characteristic of the species, cultivar, or variety showing evidence of proper nursery pruniny. All trees must be free of insects, tlisease, mechanical injury, and other objectionable features at the time of planting, and conform to standards set forth in American Standards for Nursery Stock. C. Depth. All trees planted on Ciry right-of-way must be planted so the tree's buth'ess root flare is at-grade. v D. Transport Materials. Root balls are fragile and should be handled carefully. All tree root balls must have the Vansport materials removed or cut back conforming to industry standards, priorto backfilling.Those materials include but are not limited to hard plastic and flber peat pot containers, fabrlc grow bags, wire baskets, and all natural and treated burlap and twine used on balled-in-burlap trees. 5. Prunlnq, Treatment, and Removal. A. Pruning. Topping or dehoming of trees is not permitted, except with written permission of the City Forester. Estaolished [rees must be pruned over [he tree's lifetime to allow free passage of pedestrian and vehiculartraffic; to attain a desirzd branch height of t2n feet (10') over sidewalks and recreational trails, and fourte2n feet(14') over streets and alleys. A tree's age, size, location, wndition, and natural form are factors that determine lhe extent of pruning. B. TreatmenL Any treatment of shzet trees will be completed 6y City Forestry staff unless treatment option by abutting owner is approved by City Forester and pald for by that owner. C. Stump Removal. The stumps of [rees removed must be cut to at least six inches (6") below the ground, soll must be replaced and the area must be leveled. If the area where the tree is removed will be paved, the tree mu;t be cut or the stump must be removed at least eight inches (8') 6elow the ground. D. Tree Trimming/Pruning, Removal, or Grinding. Any plantings obstructing tree removal, trimming/pruning, or stump grinding will not be replaced ifdamaged during those opera[ions. The City Foresler will not altempt to contact the abutting owner prior to any tree maintenance operation. 6. Tree Roots Affectinq Sidewalk. A. City street trees that cause or raise problems with sidewalks will be removed by Ihe Ciry, only when it meets the City Forester's predeterm'med removal criteria. This criteria prevents the indiscriminant removal of a valuable resource. City street Vees will be removed only when one (1) or more of the following is met: 1) The tree is in a state of decline due to disease or insect pest for which 7 a cure is unlikely. 2) The tree poses a safety risk that cannot be corrected, or an unreasonable safety risk would be created by the construction process or root pruning. 3) Required work improvemen[s around the tree will likely kill or render the tree a hazard. 4) Tr2e preservation is not wst effective compared to the tree's monetary value. 5) The tree is a public nuisance because of its species, size, location, fruit and seed drop, limb breakage, or other objectionable condition. 6) The aesthetic value of the tree is extrem2ly low, or tha t ee interferes with the growth and development of a more desirable tree. When a Clty streettree's root(s) causes orralses problems wtth the sidewalk and the tree's removal is not an optlon, the sidewalk wlll be repalred using the approved replacement modifications which best corrects the sidewalk anomaly while minimizing harm to the tree. B. City street trees that crack or raise problems for City curbs or streets, cause intersection site problems, or cause non-sidewalk related public safery pro6lems (such as dead or dying trees) will be removed by the City when they cannot be saved or branches or roots cannot be pruned properly. The adjacent propeRy owner will 6e given flve (5)working days' notice by regular U.S. mail that the tree will be removed and the reasons for removal. The notice will state that the adjacent property owner may appeal such removal to the City Nlanager. Such appeal must be in writing to the City Manager within the five (5) working day period, This notice and appeal does not apply to a tree posing an immediate danger or threat to publlc safety, requlring immediate removal. V. LANDSCAPING ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Section IV, Street Trees, set forth above does not address, permit, or regulate planting groups of shrubs, non-woody vegetation, or other landscaping on public rights-of-way.This Section governs the planting, maintaining, and removal of groups of shrubs, non-woody vegetation, or other landscaping on public righ[s-of-way for landscaping purposes. 1. General Notes. A. Landscaping and/or screening required by the City's Zoning Ordinance may not be placed on City right-of-way. 6. The properry owner must plant and mainlain the shrubs, non-woody Y vegetation, or other landscaping according [o Ihis policy. The applicant is responsible for any and all Ilability arising from the planting of shrubs, non- woody vegetation, or other landscaping on City property. 2. Pl2ntinqs Permitted. A property owner in the City may plant, care for, and maintain shrubs, non-woody vegetation, or other landscaping ("plantings")in the public right- of-way. It is the responsibility of the property owner to trim and maintain all plantings so there is no overhang on[o, over, or into the sidewalk or streeL Placement of moisture retention materials, weed control, and containment measures may be used. The plantings are subjec[ to the restrictions below: A. Any person planting in the public right-of-way must contact lowa One Call System for utility locations. These locations will give approximate alignment but not depth. The use of inechanical equipment for tilling is now allowed. Hand digging is recommended. B. Plantings may not exceed eighteen inches (18") in height; may notoverhang onto the public sidewalk, curb, or roadway; may not be within twenty feet (20') from intersections. C. Plantings are permitted along areas of parking and bus stops. Howevzr, if complaints are received, removal, reduction, himming, orother order will be determined by the Ciry Manager. D. Any placement of planters with plantings will require a revocable license approval process. E. Where no public sidewalk exists, a four foot (4') unobstructed path will be identified by Engineering. This area must be keptfree from any plantings and also be maintained by the abutting owner. 3. Enforcement. Complaints will be logged and investigated. Vlolators will be notified in writing of the violations and glven a compliance deadline. If the City receives subsequent complaints of the failure to comply, the City or City's designated contractor will trim or remove non-compliant plantings. The City will assess any costs associated with that work at the County Treasurer's Office to be collected in the same manner as property taxes. 4. Plantinqs Obstructinp Tree Trimminq/Pruninq Removal Grindinq. The City is not Iiable fordamage to plantings that obstruct streettree removal, trimming/pruning, or shunp grinding which are damaged or destroyed during those operations. The Ciry Forester will not attempt to contact the abutting owner prior to any street tree maintenance operation. 5. Violations. Any person who fails [o comply with the terms and conditions of this Policy may be issued a municipal infraction. q I VI. STREET CONSTRUCTION. 1 . Pur ose. The purpose of this Section is to prevent or minimize damage lo street trees as a result of street construction activities. This Section provides an administrative procedure to follow when street Irees are encounlered in sVeet, sewer, water, or u[ility construction projects. 2. Polic . A. Administrative Procedures. Street and utiliry construction activities cause varying degrees of damage to street trees. For this reason, Ihe City Forester advises other City Departments and private contractors when street construction activitles take place wlthln ten feet (10') of a street tree. The outlined procedures are followed by all City Departments and contractors working within the public right-of-way: 1) The Clty Forester Is a technlcal resource in the design and construction spedification writing phase of City construction projects to identify issues and potenti�l problems relating to street trees, which could arise from the construction activities. 2) Prior to the construction o(a City street or utility construction contract, a project representative will walk the project area with the City Forester to determine what specific procedures should be followed to protect adjacent slreet trees. These procedures will be incorporated in[o the project specifications. 3) The City Forester, or appropriate representative, will be invlted to the project pre-construction meeting wilh the contractor to emphasize the importance of protecting the trees while the work is progressing. 4) The City Forester will attend public meetings and hearings (as needed) on projects where potential damage to sVeet trees has been identified by prior inspection and review. Trees intended for trimming evill be identified in the specifications and the public involvement process. 5) The City Forester will be available to the Engineering Division to monilor the progress of the contractor and to advise the City departments or privale conhactor if the work is no[ proceeding accordingto the adopted specifications relating to tree protection, or If the specific2tions should be altered during the progress of the work. 6) The City Fores[er will be available Co discuss in greater detail the IU anticipated eFfect on the Uee, and to answer property owner's questions. 7) For privately contracted work, the contracting authority and the contractor are responsible forthe protection of street trees pursuant to this policy. 8) Tree Trlmming/Pruning, Removal, Grinding.Any plan[ings obstructing tree removal, trimminglpruning, or stump grinding will not be replaced if damaged during those operations.The City Foresterwill not attempt to contact the abulting owner prior to any tree maintenance operetion. B. Tree RemovaL City street trees growing over existing curbs or located too close to the curb or utility 6eing placed, upgraded, or replacetl such Ihat reconstruction is no[ feasible without causing death of the tree, will be removed by the City or the City's designated contractor. In such cases, the adjacant property owner will be notified as outlined above. Trzes removed for construction projects will 6e replaced as part of the City wnstruction contract at no cost to the property owners if the planting lawn is a minimum of four f2et (4') wide and meets other established guldelines in this Policy. Repiacement of removed trees will be done during normal planting seasons afier the construction work is complete. C. Construction Practices. The construction specifications will outline specific procedures to be followed by the contractor, along with tree damage liabilities, including penallies and cosfs of damage remediation. Prior to the commencement of construction, the City Forestry crew will prune street trees extending over the roadway, which could be damaged. Contractors must notify the City if damage is done beyond the level anticipated, and repairs to trees damaged during construction will be made by the contractor. W hen trees are damaged ordestroyed due to negligence or non-compliance, the contractor must pay for the necessary cost of repairs, removals, replacements, and reimburse the City for bss of value. Loss of value will be determined by the City Forester, using the most recent ' edition of The Council of Tree & Landscape Appraisers, Guide for Plant Appraisa�. The followiny specific requirements protect and preserve our street trees. � 1) All heavy equipment (otherthan hand tools) must be kept off of the planting lawn particularly under the drip line of any tree. 2) The planting lawn will not be cut Into or disturbed in any way particularlywiChin the trees' drip line. Thls includes creating setbacks for new cur6 and gutter, accommodating slip form pavers, reducing the helght of the planting lawn or where an alternative exists, henching or digging for utili[ies. If the contractor or an individual suspects the planting lawn must be disturbed, he or she must notify Leisure Services and consultwith lhe City Foresterwho will determine whether such disturbance will be permitted. Curb and gutter removal will be done in such a way as to minimize any damage to the Vee's root system or above ground parts. 3) Thetracksortlresoftheexcavator/backhoeorpavementgrindar. etc. are not allowed to ride on the curb or planting lawn within a tree�s drip line where it would damage the roots, buttress root Flair, trunk or cra,vn of the tree, without protective measures In place to protect the [ree and avoid soil compaction. 4) Construction equipment or matzrials, including gravel, sand, or soil. may no[ be stored on the surface of any unpaved area within a prolected tree's drip line. 5) Chemicals, rinsates, or petroleum products may not be deposlted within the drip line of City street trees. 6) Exposed hee roots must be protected from direct sunlight and air with wet burlap following curb and gutter removal if backfilling is not completed by the end of the same workday. Prior to backfilling, all lime stone base material must be removed from behind the ne�v�y poured curb and gutter. Backfilling musl be completed with hand tools to avoid compaction. 7) Where possible and specified by Ihe City Forester, orange plastic barrier fencing or snow fence must be erected to protect trees and their root zones. The fencing must be installed prior to construction and cannot be removed until after final clean-up of the constr�iction site. 8) To preserve viable root systems and maintain structural stability of a tree, all underground utility placement or replacement must be done by boring or tunneling beneath the root systems of the tree with open cut excavating done only outside of the tree's drip line. If a contractor or an individual determines boring or tunneling is not possible, he or she must notify Leisure Services and consult with the City Forester I_' who will determine whzther boring or Wnneling is possible. 9) TrenchinqlTunnelinq NearTrees by Dr. James R. Fazio shall be used as a guide by qualitied utility workers. 10) If a root must be cut and removed or a damaged root pruned, a clean cut must be made with a sharp cutting tool. The following sequence I must be used: a) Expose the root by hand using hand tools such as shovel, trowel; b) Make a clean cut with a sharp tool such as a hand pruner or hand saw and in the event of laryer roots, a chain saw; (root grinding is not an option); c) Remove root, d) Protect exposed root or backflll. 11) Curb and gutter replacement adjacent to street hees may pe made with a slip form paver only if the paver can be accommodated without any additional alterations to the existing planting lawn. Where insufficient room does not exist, the area will be poured using hand set steel forms. Expansion joint or masonite may be necessary for forminy around the base of treas where conventional forms will notfit. Non-linear paving (bump ouls), skip overs, and narrower streets are all options to conslder for avoiding root injury. 12) Where sidewalk replacement is necessary, care must be taken to avoid injury to the tree's root system. Sidewalk repairs mus[ be made using the approved replacem2nt modifications that best correct the sidewalk anomaly while minimizing harm to the tree. Surface roots less than two inches (2") in diameter may be cut when necessary, making clean pruning cuts ro a maximum depth just 6elow the finished grade of the new walk. The root system may not be cut further than five inches (5") away from the edge of the proposed new walk to accommodate its forms. 13) At no time may the planting lawn grade be changed by removing soil or through the addition of soil within the tree's drip line. 14) When a sltuation arises that may potentially harm to the tree and is cleariy not addressed by this Policy, the Engineering Department and Ciry Forester will determine the best course of action. 13 D. Soll Quali[v. Backfill soil used in the right-of-way must be friable topsoil. It may not contain admixtures of subsoil and must be free of lumps larger than lwo inches (2") In diameter, stones, plan[s, or their roots or construction matter or debris. VII. GOVERNING CODE5. Goveming codes for enforcement of Ihis Policy include lowa Code §364.12: City Code of Ordinances Title 6, Chapter 8 and Title 10, Chapter 1. 11 City of Dubuque, lowa Forestry Annual Plan The Forestry Activity for the City of Dubuque will respond to requests made by the citizens of Dubuque and from other departments within the city. We will also respond to many more urgent (emergency type) of calls such as wind damaged trees. With Emerald Ash Borer very present in the City of Dubuque, Ash trees are dedining at an alarming rate. The City is being very proactive in removing Ash trees. We have approximately 2,000 Ash trees on city property. A plan to replace some of these trees will be developed this year. DUBUQUE TREES FOREVER ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION 2019 Started with a brief training and educational moment on how to properly plant trees, then 35 volunteers led by team leaders planted and mulched 36 trees in parkways between the wrb and sidewalk or in front yards of homeowners throughout the City of Dubuque. Education was also provided to the homeowners on how to care for the new trees. . . . „�4�� t � , � :, .< " z <. .: S�� j �s � � 4i' t :�M � . ��1'F 'fi +�, u1'b'"�t, � 'f -s ��i l''� r �J'T � �L' �"�� x'a� T' � � � .+� E j � ; �� 4g }� ry ! ~ � � M1w N'1 �. 6 � L Y 'j�'P V� I �y � 4 �9ry I M.Y �Y � $�. �� %��,�� F��-y��;� '�,r.p� 1T>:.� � �l � q' S� � Y � �� ;�1� �f < v � s � y � � � ��'� : 1 . �.'� � ilF F L YT ':l �E i '�'•,W • $, �\.. .r'�� I k � f , 1 T y{" � . r aj ' }a + ' r,} � . � '.p'_'. ' . . . .. ` •' � } i rrrir e9_ � . � iu ♦ � P�t r F�&� .,; n�� jyi � y 1 � �1 � N'A3� _ ��y1��. :sL'1�4 . ..uc.,4 P � � � � t�� : � '�'�1Z '�^ s-i_ f� ... �bcm " , �_ � ti. . 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Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a miilion trees in Nebraska; and Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate ihe temperature, clean the air, produce Gfe-giving oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; and Whereas, frees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fres and countless other wood producfs; and � Whereas. trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE 26TH DAY OF APRIL 2019 AS: "ARBOR DAY" IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND FURTHER URGE ALL CITIZENS TO PLANT �s TREES TO GLADDEN THE HEART AND PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Greai Seal of the City of Dubuque to be afflxed this 151h day of April 2019. � , � .-v� �� 4 �li Roy D. Bu Mayor I Attest: / , - � �; Kevin S, Fimstahl, CMC, City Clerk � �