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5. Reports
Special Committees of the Board
® Dr. Nina Bassuk, Shade Tree Committee, Emerald Ash Borer Issue
Council Liaison
Board Liaisons
Superintendent and Staff
6. Approval of Minutes (10Ǥ<j
6.1 September ■ 2010 Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes -Resolution
6.2 September 22, 201■ Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes -Resolution
8. VOTING ITEMS
8.1 Buildings, Properties, Refuse, and Transit
8.2 Highways, Streets, and Sidewalks (20 min.)
8.2A Request for Ex gunge ment of Sidewalk Assessment for 218-22#
University Avenue - Attorney to supply resolution
8.3 Farking and Traffic
T.4 Creeks, Bridges, and Park-s-
2.5 Water and Sewer
1 DISCUSSION ITEMS
1.
9.1 Buildings, Properties, Refuse, and Transit (70 min.)
9.1 Fee Schedule for Use of City Property - Update and Discussion
9.2 Highways, Streets, and Sidewalks
9.3 Parking and Traffic
9.4 Creeks, Bridges, and Parks
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W.J. Gray, P.E.
Superintendent of Public Works
December 10, 2010
Shade 'free Advisory Committee plan to address the Emerald Ash Borer issue
Background
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a small beetle from Asia that has been spreading throughout the Midwest since the
mid 1990's killing the ash trees in its path - -- millions of ash trees in urban and rural settings. It was first detected in
western New York State in the summer of 2009 and will gradually spread throughout the state. As of 2010 it has
been positively identified in seven New York counties including Cattaraugus, Steuben, Ulster, Genesee, Monroe,
Livingston and Greene. It may be only months before it will be found in Ithaca.
Ithaca has 383 ash trees in the public right of way and in its parks. There are also many more uncounted ash trees in
the natural areas within the city. We expect all these trees will be lost to the EAB unless the trees are treated over a
ten -year period with an injectable pesticide. Otherwise the city will have to remove the trees, which as they get
infested, become hazardous due to dead, falling limbs.
The injection method of this pesticide recommends it over any sprays or drenches, in that there's no leaching or
airborne residue. Other communities already hit by the EAB invasion have been treating their best ash trees very
successfully by this method for six years.
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) is developing a plan to pro- actively manage this pest.
STAC feels that the city should begin treatment of its large, historic, best ash trees, basing the selection on the
following criteria:
• Trees that provide a substantial function such as screening and shade
• Trees that are in good health and have sound structures
• Trees from all parts of the City
• Trees where the site is conducive to future growth
• Trees with a diversity of ages but especially large trees
• Trees that may be nominated for treatment by the public
Based on our computerized tree inventory, it will be possible to efficiently evaluate our ash trees for treatment.
There are approximately 200 ash trees with a `good' rating. We recommend that a certified, experienced arborist be
hired during the winter - spring of 2011 to perform this evaluation. It could be done for approximately $2,000.
Removal Cost vs. Treatment Cost
With no treatment all the ash trees will die and the city will incur a substantial cost of removing those trees, as much
as $2,500 per tree for large trees in residential neighborhoods. Disposal of the wood will bring additional costs,
especially for large trees, which require renting grinding equipment.
Treating the trees can be done for as little as $60 per year for a 20" diameter tree. After the arborist's evaluation of
trees worth saving, we will estimate the total yearly cost of treatment and return to the Board of Public Works with
this information. If we treat all the trees in Ithaca that are rated `good', the cost could be as much as $7,500.
Next Steps
• Evaluate trees for treatment or removal on streets and in parks
• Prepare public outreach education.
• Work with Natural Areas Committee to address ash trees in natural areas
• Treat trees
• Begin removing trees and replanting
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