TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Darcey Rayner Shepard |
Park Operations Manager |
|
Parks |
David Tuchek |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
title
Tree Mitigation Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
In the 2023/24 budget cycle a Tree Risk Health Assessment was completed on approximately 18,000 city-owned trees in parks, right of ways, open spaces, and street trees, to ensure public safety while preserving our urban forest. The assessment focused on trees that were 12” or greater in trunk diameter, located within striking distance of a target, near streets, parking spaces, buildings, or structures. 211 trees were identified as high priority trees needing mitigation, which can include pruning, limbing, wildlife snag creation, and removals. In 2024 the 35 highest priority trees were mitigated. In 2025, we will focus on the next 50-60 highest priority trees with additional funding for mitigation in 2026.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023/24 Adopted Budget
2025/26 Adopted Budget
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This work helps protect both people and property while maintaining the ecological benefits our urban trees provide, including wildlife habitat and urban canopy coverage.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
2023-2026
• Outreach Methods and Results:
City of Redmond website and social media.
• Feedback Summary:
No major feedback following outreach.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$300,000 in 2025, $300,000 in 2026.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
CIP
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/27/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
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7/18/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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2/27/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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3/12/2024 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Tree Mitigation Update