Title
Street Tree Maintenance Manual Level of Service Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the information. Briefing only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive briefing on draft Street Tree Maintenance Manual. The Manual describes management of the street tree population downtown and on ten designated major arterials, and identifies resources needed to begin to proactively insure the long term health and viability of this $6.1 million asset. Discuss next steps for the City's Urban Forestry program.
Staff Contact:
Shelly Bentley, Urban Forester, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8301
Presenter(s):
Shelly Bentley, Urban Forestry Program Manager, Community Planning and Development
Kate Hartman, Water Resources Habitat Biologist, Public Works
Gary Franks, Parks Maintenance Manager, Parks, Art and Recreation
Kevin McFarland, Sound Urban Forestry
Background and Analysis:
Street Tree Maintenance Manual
The Street Tree Maintenance Manual (STMM) has been developed during 2017 to address the current health and required maintenance of our trees downtown and along ten major arterial streets (see attached map). It has been guided by the City of Olympia Comprehensive Plan (2014), Urban Forestry Strategic Plan (2015), Street Tree Inventory Recommendations (2016) and community interests. The STMM (an update to the previous Master Street Tree Plan) is intended to provide City staff with the data and guidance needed to perform consistent and predictable street tree management and maintenance for a resource worth over $6 million. The guidance in this document will help staff to:
* Prune and maintain street trees to protect their health, safety, and value;
* Maximize the benefits and reduce the cost of street trees by using resources efficiently; and
* Communicate with business owners, property owners, and community members about street tree management.
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