October 6, 1998

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

Subject:Request For Removal Of One City Owned Tree - 220 Prescott Avenue

(Ward 21 - Davenport)

Purpose:

An application has been received from Mr. Luis Pacheco, 220 Prescott Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6N 3B1, for City Council to consider removal of one City owned tree for parking on the City street allowance.

Recommendation:

That tree removal be denied.

Comments:

The tree in question is a 35 cm diameter Hawthorn tree which is in good condition and is valued at $982.27. Staff inspected the tree on September 21, 1998 and found that the tree does not qualify for routine removal.

Since this street already has on-street parking, and the tree stands in good condition, there is no staff support for the removal of this tree.

However, should Toronto Community Council approve tree removal, it is recommended that the owner be required to pay all costs involved, this includes the tree value of $982.27, removal costs of $290.51, and the cost to plant a replacement tree, $475.01, for a total of $1,747.79.

Contact Name: Warren Quan

Email: wquan@city.toronto.on.ca

Tel: 416-392-1940

Fax: 416-392-6657

Joe Halstead

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

Metro Hall

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