Tree Removal at 2022 Davenport Road

(Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that the City undertake to remove the tree located at 2022 Davenport Road at minimal or no charge to the owner.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following communication (June 15, 1998) from Councillor Disero:

I am writing to ask for Community Council's assistance in a matter that involves a tree removal at the above-noted location.

My office requested the Forestry Department to investigate a tree complaint received on May 27, 1998. The Forestry Department informed my office that they have declared the tree as dangerous. My office has also obtained a history of the tree from Richard Ubbens, City Arborist, and it shows that for years the city pruned the tree as their own, but since becoming a hazardous claim, the tree is on private property. The tree is in very bad shape and needs to be removed as soon as possible.

My constituent's have indicated that they are willing to share in paying a "reasonable" price for the removal of the tree, but have indicated that with today's costs and the size of the tree, removal will run in the thousands of dollars.

I would like to request from Community Council that the City undertake to remove the tree, with minimal to no charge to my constituent.