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Agenda Item: 8A |
Prepared By: Jim Kornas |
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Business: Staff Communications |
Department: Executive Office |
Subject:
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Committee Input on Replacement Trees Along Bald Eagle Drive (J. Martin)
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BACKGROUND: At the Committee’s May 7, 2025 meeting, Chair Needles requested that Public Works Director Martin provide insight on the removal of trees by Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) along Bald Eagle Drive north of San Marco Road, and Committee Member Myers shared several photos and her understanding of LCEC's responsibilities regarding the removal and replacement of trees.
Public Works Director Justin Martin outlined the recent action by Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) to remove eleven trees along Bald Eagle Drive, north of San Marco Road. He noted LCEC's easement and right to remove trees to accomplish electric power pole replacements, and he indicated that the City will replace those trees with "powerline friendly" varieties of trees that do not exceed 14 feet in height when matured.
Director Martin also assured the Beautification Advisory Committee that it will be consulted at a forthcoming Committee meeting on its selection/recommendation of appropriate tree species to replace the trees removed by LCEC.
A discussion of this effort and a timetable for its accomplishment will be undertaken at the Committee’s June 4, 2025 meeting.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: TBD
RECOMMENDATION: Engage in the identification of potential replacement tree species; provide input to Public Works Director Martin.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TBD