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M E M O R A N D U M Date : June 24, 1986 To • Mayor and City Councilors From : Ernest Drapela, Director Parks & Recreation Department Re • Resolution Declaring Dutch Ela Diseased Trees to be a Public Nuisance You are being asked to consider a Resolution declaring that Dutch Elm diseased trees located within the City constitute a public nuisance and directing their immediate abatement. The Resolution also provides that no person other than authorized City personnel may cut or remove any elm tree within the City, and any person in violation thereof would be subject to a fine of up to $200.00. Dutch Elm disease is a currently incurable disease which ultimately causes the death of the tree. A diseased tree must be promptly cut down and all wood, limbs, branches and other debris buried and the remaining stump properly treated in order to pre- vent the spread of the disease. It is for this reason that no persons other than authorized City personnel should be permitted to cut or remove any trees or debris therefrom. No charges will be made to the property owners for inspection, cutting, removal of debris and treatment of the remaining stump. One Dutch Elm diseased tree has already been located on private property within the City and cut down and the debris removed. There is a potential danger to all elm trees within the City if action is not promptly taken to inspect trees and remove those infested with the disease. The Resolution has been approved by the City Attorneys Office, notices will be provided property owners at the time of inspection, and copies of laboratory reports and a second notice will be provided to the property owners upon a determination that a diseased tree is located upon their property. I will be present at the Council meeting to answer any ques- tions you may have.