THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

emer GOUNC

NOV 2 1981

TO: B. Kirk, ; October 26, 1981
City Administrator

FROM: F.E. Peters,
City Engineer

SUBJECT: Trees on St, Michael Street
Public Works Committee, October 20, 1981

RECOMMENDATION:

That the trees on the east side of St. Michael Street
between Robertson and Angelo Avenues be removed and that the
estimated cost of $1,000 be taken from the Uncommitted Funds in
the Public Works Budget.

BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS:

The trees on the east side of St. Michael Street consist
of.a mixture of birch and alder and grow within two or three feet of
the curb. These should have been taken down when St. Michael Street
was constructed in accordance with our Subdivision By-law. However,
the Developer was specifically asked to save these trees at the time.

These trees are a nuisance to the City since they are verv
Close to-a curb and a watermain and may cause damage in the future.

whose property flanks these trees. His driveway has been completely
broken up by roots coming through from underneath and he has asked
that these trees be removed. The Public Works Committee feels that
these trees should be taken down before any further damage is caused.

F.E. Peters, P. Eng.,
City Engineer

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