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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider an Ordinance Amending the 2019 Fee Schedule DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Jennifer Fink, Director of Parks and Recreation CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: Dean Lotter, City Manager No comments to supplement this report ___ Comments attached ___ Recommendation: Approve the ordinance amending the 2019 Fee Schedule. Legislative History: December 11, 2018 – Council adopted the 2019 fee schedule Financial Impact: This change will not have a negative impact on revenues, as the administrative costs are only charged if a homeowner elects to have the City coordinate the removal. If there is no request, the City does not incur the expense of the removal, therefore having no impact on the general fund. Explanation: The City of New Brighton, under Ordinance, Chapter 17 Article 2, operates a Shade Tree Disease Control program. This program consists of a city wide inspection for diseased elm, oak and infested ash trees with the subsequent removal and disposal of any diseased or infested trees or wood. The removal of the infested tree(s) is the responsibility of the property owner. The tree(s) that need to be removed and have their stumps ground. As a service to property owners, the City has a program available to coordinate the removal of these trees and stumps. Because of the spike in Emerald Ash Borer in the City of New Brighton over the last two years, staff anticipates more people taking advantage of this service, along with growing costs for property owners (more trees needing to be removed.) Because the City values the health of the urban forest and understands that these costs are often unanticipated by property owners, staff recommends a policy that the administrative fee for this service be 20% with a maximum fee of $500. ________________________ Jennifer Fink Parks and Recreation Director Agenda Section: Consent Report Date: Sept. 20, 2019 Council Meeting Date: Oct. 8, 2019