~ i <br /> News Rel ase Vegetation removal program <br /> May 15, 992 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Acc rding to Vegetation Manager Steve Stone, the city urges property <br /> owners t mow or remove the nuisance themselves or hire a contractor to do <br /> the work "Property owners usually find that mowing done by a private <br /> contract r is less expensive than if the city hires a contractor," Stone <br /> said. <br /> If violation is found and the property owners does not remove the <br /> <br /> I! vegetati n, the city will hire a contractor to mow or remove it, and the <br /> costs will be billed to the property owner. The minimum charge for mowing <br /> undevelo ed property is $138. In some cases the costs may be higher, <br /> especially if much of the work must be done by hand. <br /> Residents can call 687-5220 for more information about the program. <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> ~,I <br /> <br /> 'I <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> I <br /> <br />