Description
Title: Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) in February 2026, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for June 2, 2026 and City Council public hearing for July 15, 2026 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2604T, Assessment No. 269003)
Summary
The City of St. Paul has reported the completion of an assessment related to the removal of diseased or dangerous trees on private property for February 2026. The total cost incurred for the tree removal and associated fees amounts to $4,709.40, which includes a tree removal fee of $4,400, a park service fee of $274.40, and an assessment administration fee of $35. This assessment affects property owners who benefited from the tree removal service, specifically identified in the accompanying assessment roll. The report emphasizes adherence to legal requirements and city policy in levying these fees. This legislation is significant as it ensures public safety by addressing hazardous trees while also providing transparency in the funding process for municipal improvements.