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SHADE TREE --- Provides for the control and eradication of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt disease through either the treatment or removal of trees that are located on public property. The city also assists the public in control of tree diseases on private property. --- Provides for a tree replanting program to offset trees that are removed in an effort to maintain the aesthetics of the community. 9001 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 2000 BUDGET This departmental budget is: - Proposed in the amount of $9,250; - A $1,300 increase compared to the adopted 2000 budget; - Less than 1% of the total general fund expenditures. In the last five years or so, the city has had a relatively passive shade tree program. If a significant program is desired to be undertaken in 2001, then funds would have to come out of the city council contingency budget or a city reserve. Overall, the amount of staff time spent on the shade tree program, the amount of supplies purchased, and the services contracted for are all relatively small- The mall The 2001 operating supplies is mainly for the tree planting program. This program allows residents to purchase trees at a discounted rate from participating nurseries and the city pays $25 per tree toward its cost. There is a limit of two trees per household and at least one of the trees must be planted in the front yard. The only other expense to came out of operating supplies is for the city to purchase and plant trees in the public boulevards and parks, or for the replacement of trees that are removed by the city due to disease or storm damage. The equipment line item is for the rental of a tree spade to plant trees and/or for the rental of a stump grinder that is sometimes necessary after trees are removed. The largest uncertainty with this budget has to do with a major storm event. If one takes place then the city spends a great deal of employee time and expense for equipment rental an brush/tree clean-up for property owners.. Typically the City Council declares a storm event and property owners must bring material to the curb. When a major event takes place, the city streetipark crew can spend a month or more almost full time with tree/brush clean-up. The most recent major storm event was 1997, and the city received federal reimbursement for some of the city expenses. 50 - SHADE TREE 1998 1999 .2000 2001 8,206 6,120 V. 4,700 V 61000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 1,048 525 2,000. 2,000 CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL 9 10,160 $ 6,645 S 7,950 $ 9,250 EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS ,PERSONAL SERVICES Regular Pay .................................... $ 11000 Employee Pensions .. ......................... I........ 100 Employee Insurance .................................... 150 $ 1,250 SUPPLIES Operating Supplies. .................................... 6,000 61000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Equipment Rent .................................... 2,000 21000 $ 9,250 51.