Finance Committee - 12/02/2020 Page 25
Alderwoman Lu
Thanks.
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
| do have one quick question.
Mayor Donchess
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
Ok so these are the ones that trim the trees, correct?
Mr. Ibarra
Yes, that’s correct.
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
Is it only in the park or is it through the City.
Mr. Ibarra
They go Citywide. Go ahead.
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
| guess my question is right now today, do we use other contractors through the City for cutting the trees, you
know, when they are overbearing.
Mr. Ibarra
It is my understanding that if the tree is in the wires, then it will be contracted out or Eversource will take care
of it. Park & Rec won't deal with anything that’s in the wires. But Citywide, we will do all kinds of tree work as
long as there are no wires involved.
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
Ok so we don’t contract out for just City stuff?
Mr. Ibarra
Typically no, | Know in the past Nick has gone after some hazardous trees with a contractor if you need a
crane, if it’s a really big tree. So there are times where a contractor may be brought in but as a rule Park &
Rec will take care of it.
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
Ok, thank you.
