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JM J~ ~ G~ <br /> ~t,~ Parks, Recreation <br /> Cultural Services <br /> 22 West 7th Avenue <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5333 <br /> June 13, 19 0 <br /> <br /> I <br /> NEWS RELEAS <br /> From Carrie Matsushita, Public Information Coordinator <br /> Eugene Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, 687-5333 <br /> <br /> i <br /> CONTACT: E Smith, P.A.R.C.S. Executive Manager, 687-5333 or <br /> B b Hammitt, Public Works Maintenance Director, 687-5220 <br /> f FOR IMMEDIA E RELEASE <br /> <br /> I <br /> <br /> i P RKS STREET TREE OPERATION MOVES TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT <br /> If you want to plant a tree near your street or need a solution to a tree- <br /> related pro lem don't call the Eugene Parks Services Division. Call the Public <br /> Works Maint Hance Division. <br /> The ci y's street tree operation, which includes caring for approximately <br /> 100,000 tre s, administration of the city's tree preservation ordinance, <br /> planting, i spection, pruning and removal, will officially become part of the <br /> Public Work Department, effective July 1. <br /> The tr nsfer, according to Ed Smith, Executive Manager of the Parks, <br /> Recreation nd Cultural Services Department, is being made because street trees <br /> have always been an integral part of the planning and maintenance of the city's <br /> street infr structure which includes curbs, sidewalks and parking strips. <br /> The mo a makes sense, Smith said, because with funding and resources <br /> a1 ready ava Table in public works, the program will be enhanced and operate <br /> more effici ntly to serve the public. <br /> -MORE- <br /> <br /> ; <br /> <br />