Public Works Ash Borer Program


	Phase One:
	Removal of trees from private property
	Phase Two:
	Replacement of private trees
	Phase One: Private Residence Tree Removal
•	The Powell Tree Care was selected as the business to remove infested Village trees.
•	The Village has negotiated terms of the contract.
•	These rates are locked in until 2011 and increase thereafter at a rate equivalent to the annual Consumer Price Index.
•	The Village will utilize available grant money and the Solid Waste and Beautification Fund for the removal of public trees.
•	Residents will be charged:
	• $25.50 per inch for a tree 0-10" in diameter
	• $32.50 per inch for a tree 10.1" - 15" in diameter.
	• $50.00 per inch for a tree 15.1" - 25" in diameter
	• $62.50 per inch for a tree 25.1" - 30" in diameter
	• 30.1" and above to be specifically estimated ($200 minimum show up charge)
•	An additional (maximum) $80.00 man-hour fee may be charged in difficult cases.
•	Prices are calculated according to the diameter of the tree at breast height (DBH).
•	The Village has the ability to declare an EAB infested tree a nuisance and compel the property owner to remove the tree.
•	Property owners will not be forced to use the businesses that have negotiated rates.

	Phase Two: Private Residence Replacement Program
•	The Village has negotiated a program with St. Aubin's Nursery to grow an exclusive stock for the Village.
•	St. Aubin's will plant 500 trees at their nursery each year from 2007 - 2011. These trees will be the property of, and owned by the Village.
•	2012-2016, St. Aubin's will harvest between 400 and 600, 4" diameter trees annually.
•	Should the EAB not impact the Village as anticipated, surplus trees may be sold by the Village to residents or other municipalties.
•	When the Emerald Ash Borer strikes, the costs associated with tree removal and replacement are expected to increase significantly.
•	Residents may purchase St. Aubin's replacement trees at the Village resident discounted price.
•	The total cost for a replacement 4" tree (to purchase and plant) in 5 years is $568, (plus a minimal cost for inflation).
•	An additional fee for planting the tree will be calculated by adding $0.50 per foot from the sidewalk to the location of the new tree.
•	Property owners will not be forced to use the businesses that have negotiated rates.