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k" REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Item Description: Public Tree Inventory Presentation Date: 9/26/11 Item No.: 10 . B City Manager Approval The City has been in the process of updating the public tree inventory over the past several years utilizing existing technology and volunteers. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) grant receive in January, 2010 allowed the City to purchase a tree software program specifically to aid in compiling the tree inventory and documentation. The grant also allowed for a limited amount of resources to facilitate the inventory. "7 The purpose of this presentation is to provide a general idea to you on information provided by the tree 8 inventory and gather your feedback. Attached are the following documents that will eventually be included 9 in a full Public Tree Master Plan, they are a: 110 0 Public Tree and Master Plan data map for Constellation M in the SE Sector as an example 11 0 Pie chart of the distribution of all trees on city boulevards 12 9 Pie chart of the distribution of all trees in city parks 13 9 Pie chart of the distribution of trees at city facilities, e.g. city hall/skating center, fire 14, stations 15 9 Bar chart of the condition of all trees 116 0 Bar chart of the condition of all ash trees 1 7 9 Bar chart of the diameter inch of all ash trees 26 27 It is anticipated that the Parks and Recreation Commission will be spending additional time over the winter reviewing and providing advice on the Public Tree Master Plan and the Public Tree Inventory. Staff will plan to review the inventory information with you at your meeting on September 26, 2011. POLICY OBJECTIVE This proposal is consistent with the City's Urban Forest Resource Management Goal and leveraging funds through grants to further City efforts. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION 2,, None at this time 29 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 3o Discussion 3 1 COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED 32 Discussion Page I of I