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1. We talk to suppliers through our development of purchasing specifications on what <br /> quality and species of trees or equipment we wish to purchase. Since it is a several year <br /> process to get trees ready to sell, if we begin to ask for something unique (i.e.; owens <br /> cherry tree) we have to ask with a very long lead time. <br /> Feedback to Utility Companies: <br /> 2. We talk to utility companies through the right -of -way permit process where we place <br /> conditions on permit approval and through the utility manual (specifications manual) <br /> which is adopted by the Director of Public Works after being sent out for comment by the <br /> utility companies (last updated in 1991). <br /> Customer's Feedback for NeighborWoods: <br /> 1. We have produced a training and education video for NeighborWoods to be broadcast on <br /> channel 11. <br /> 2. We have an annual training workshop for NeighborWoods volunteers. <br /> 3. We have an annual award ceremony at a City Council meeting where plaques are <br /> presented by their councilor to each NeighborWoods Volunteer leaders. <br /> FEEDBACK TO SUPPLIERS: <br /> Council: Council Newsletters, response to questions, and occasional <br /> requests for them to modify ordinances. <br /> Budget Committee: Budget Presentation and response to questions. <br /> Planning & Building Division's: Temporary task teams for identified issues (current tree task <br /> team with Plamondon, McKerrow, and Nystrom) <br /> Nursery's and Equipment vendors: We talk to suppliers through our development of <br /> purchasing specifications on what quality and species of <br /> trees or equipment we wish to purchase. Since it is a <br /> several year process to get trees ready to sell, if we begin to <br /> ask for something unique (i.e.; owens cherry tree) we have <br /> to ask with a very long lead time. <br /> 4 <br />