HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem VIII - TERRACE TREE POLICY (002) CITY OF OSHKOSH TERRACE TREE POLICY FOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS/DRAFT
Upon construction or substantial reconstruction of streets within the City of Oshkosh,terrace trees will
be installed immediately and where practical as soon as possible after completion of the project. The
Department of Public Works, Engineering Division in collaboration with the Department of Parks,
Forestry Division shall make a determination as to the practicality of tree planting and determine tree
locations and species to be used and then facilitate installation of such terrace trees. The cost of trees
and installation shall be funded through an additional assessment to adjacent property owners at a rate
of 0.05%of the total property owner assessment for the project to be held in a fund specific to tree
planting. Where tree planting is deemed impractical due to the design characteristics of the entire
project, no assessment for these costs shall be assessed. Any additional funds will be used to cover the
costs of replacing trees lost to mortality or other causes and to keep the areas fully stocked.
Maintenance of the trees will become the responsibility of the Department of Parks, Forestry Division.