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4. Space shall be provided on the report for the tree crew supervisor (or designee) and Urban Forester to initial. POSTING 1. The property owner shall post the tree to be removed at least seven calendar days prior to removal with "Notice of Intent to Remove," as provided by the City. The actual removal may be postponed upon the written notice of the Office of the Urban Forester. 2. The notice shall state the reason for the tree's removal, the estimated week it will be removed, and that the record of examination and diagnosis is available for inspection at Public Works - Maintenance, 1820 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene, Oregon 97402 -4199, (503) 687- 5220, during regular business hours. 3. The notice shall be on 8.5" x 11" sheet of florescent orange paper and placed on two sides of the tree facing traffic or where visible to the public. Cmm1ws INQUIRY If a citizen has concerns that the findings may be inaccurate then the citizen may contact the Urban Forester and: 1. request a field meeting with City staff for the purpose of explaining their concerns. City staff will reexamine and demonstrate, using the established criteria, the factors which compelled the tree's removal. 2. challenge the findings of the report and present evidence to the contrary. 3. present alternatives to removal. The City reserves the right to make the final determination on the tree's status. SPECIAL CONDITION In the City's urban forest the Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn ( Crataegus laevigata "Paul's Scarlet ") has ceased to be a asset. While this hawthorn blooms and leafs out each year it quickly looses its leave by mid-season due to a foliar disease. This tree does not contribute to the health and vitality of the urban forest and is considered a nuisance and can be removed by the adjacent property owner with permission of the City. policy\nuisance.pol 9/13/94