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COMPARISON OF COST VERSES VALUE <br /> To determine the most reasonable course of action when construction design conflicts with an <br /> existing tree, the value of the tree will be compared to the cost of tree saving alternative <br /> methods of construction. When the least cost tree saving alternative is more than 20 percent <br /> of the value of the tree, the tree may then be removed at the expense of the requesting party. <br /> In addition, the requesting party must pay to the City the value of the tree. <br /> DOCUMENTATION <br /> 1. Record of the tree's valuation and costing of alternatives shall be kept at Public Works - <br /> Maintenance and be available for public inspection. <br /> 2. The record shall be available for public inspection at the time of the tree's posting for a <br /> period of five years. <br /> 3. The record shall indicate the criteria used in determining the findings. <br /> 4. Space shall be provided on the inspection report for the tree crew supervisor (or designee) <br /> and Urban Forester to initial. <br /> POSTING <br /> 1. Wherever possible trees to be removed shall be posted at least seven calendar days prior to <br /> removal. (see Exception) <br /> 2. The notice shall state the reason for the tree's removal, the estimated week it will be <br /> removed, and that the record of examination and diagnosis is available for inspection at <br /> Public Works - Maintenance, 1820 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene, Oregon 97402 -4199, (503) 687- <br /> 5220, during regular business hours. <br /> 3. The notice shall be on 8.5" x 11" sheet of florescent orange paper and placed on two sides <br /> of the tree facing traffic or where visible to the public. <br /> 4. Exception: A tree need not be posted if the removal is necessitated by emergency repair of <br /> the facility. <br /> policy\nonhaz.pol 9/13/94 <br />