Sixth Street Reconstruction

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Plan passes On June 3, 2024, Council passed a resolution regarding the Sixth Street tree replacement plan. It states: WHEREAS there will be a significant loss of trees in the public right-of-way during the reconstruction of Sixth Street; AND WHEREAS there will be insufficient room in this public right-of-way as reconstructed to replace all the trees lost; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to develop a program which will include the following: All the trees lost are to be replaced by planting new trees on Sixth Street, at the rate of at least double the trees lost, or other rate of replacement calculated using a science-based formula, such that the net environmental benefit of the removed trees is not lost. To achieve the goal of planting double the trees lost, that homeowners on Sixth Street be permitted to request a tree be planted on their private front yard at no cost to them. Homeowners to be provided instructions on watering and care to ensure survival of any such trees. That the priority area for the planting of new trees be within the project boundaries. That if additional areas are needed to accommodate all the new trees, that the program identify additional streets in the vicinity where the trees will be planted. That recommendations on the tree caliper be

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