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J pf p4E CITY OF GRESHAM <br /> Department of Environmental Services <br /> 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway <br /> Gresham, OR 97030 -3813 <br /> too. (503) 669-2549 <br /> FAX (503) 661 -5927 <br /> Gregory E. DiLoreto <br /> Director June 26, 1995 <br /> Development Engineering <br /> Guy Graham <br /> Development Engineer <Name> <br /> paka&Re«eanOn <Address> <br /> Division <br /> Jules Conway <br /> Manager <br /> Sanitary Sewer a RE: Notice To Abate Violation Of Street Tree Standards <br /> Wastewater Treatment <br /> Plant Division Located At <br /> Gareth Ott <br /> Manager <br /> Dear Resident and /or Property Owner: <br /> stormwater Division <br /> Mel Miracle <br /> Manager For the past several months, the City of Gresham has engaged in <br /> Transportation Division an active campaign to inform people about street tree trimming <br /> Dave Rouse and maintenance requirements. Street trees (trees located within <br /> Manager the public right -of -way) add a great deal to neighborhoods, but <br /> Water Division they can cause problems if they are not properly maintained. <br /> Dale Anderson <br /> Manager Overgrown tree limbs and branches can harm pedestrians, block <br /> traffic signs, and impede street sweepers, mail vehicles, and <br /> Office ot Solid Waste a <br /> Recycling other service vehicles from reaching curbs. <br /> Lynda Kotta <br /> Manager So far, out of an initial list of approximately 900 properties, <br /> Office over 712 property owners have responded to the campaign by <br /> ubertytane trimming their trees to meet City standards. Our campaign <br /> Manager included two prior notices to properties that had out of <br /> ot,ice°' '°ns9mces compliance trees, a great deal of contact with these property <br /> Shar Manager `° owners, and the City offered a free tree trimming disposal <br /> service. <br /> You are receiving this letter because the street trees located in <br /> front of the property listed above are in violation of City <br /> standards. If the trees are not trimmed to City standards <br /> (please see insert regarding tree trimming standards) within 10 <br /> days of your receiving this notice, the City will trim the trees <br /> and you will be billed for the service. <br /> The billing will include the costs of personal services, <br /> materials, disposal, and administrative overhead. If the billing <br /> is not paid within 30 days, it may become a lien against your <br /> property. <br /> We encourage you to join your neighbors and other Gresham <br /> residents who are maintaining the safety and beauty of our <br /> community by properly trimming street trees. If you feel that <br /> your street trees meet City standards, please send us a written <br /> statement to that effect by Tuesday, July 11. The written <br /> statement may be sent to J.C. Davis, Department of Environmental <br /> Services, 2123 S.E. Hogan, Gresham, Oregon 97030. A hearing with <br /> the Gresham City Council will be scheduled to consider your case. <br /> We apologize to any person receiving this notice who has trimmed <br /> their street trees since we last checked. <br /> 0 Printed on recycled paper <br />