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Approval to install fourteen (14) trees as part of the Hembree Road Multi-Use Path project in an amount not to exceed $4,600.
Transportation
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Item Summary:
The Hembree Road Multi-use Path project is under construction. The plans currently include installing seven (7) Nuttall Oak trees in the middle section of the project. Staff has identified the opportunity to install an additional fourteen (14) Nuttall Oak trees along the frontage of the Hembree Springs Elementary School. The current contractor can install the trees and will water the trees for one year until they are established. After that, the City will maintain the right of way. The Principal of the school concurs with this initiative.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On January 30, 2013 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the February 11, 2013 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Proposed cost is not to exceed $4,600. Funding in the amount of $57,626 is approved and available in the Transportation Tree Planting Program Account, ORG 10011100, OBJ 579003, Project 95001. Upon approval $53,226 will be remaining in the Transportation Tree Planting Program account.
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation