94-24 Final_Resolution for Removal of Non-Viable Tree 4878-6861-0731 v.1.pdf

2 WHEREAS, Rich Tree Service Inc. (“Rich Tree Service”) is a registered tree removal company with the Township of West Orange and is contracted by the Township to perform work on street trees; and WHEREAS, Rich Tree Service estimated it will cost $8,350 to remove the non-viable tree from the Property; and WHEREAS, the removal of the non-viable tree from the Property is necessary in order to protect the residents of the Township and occupants of the Adjacent Property WHEREAS, pursuant to Township Code § 14-11.15, where the Property owner failed to respond or remove the non-viable tree, the Township may remove the non-viable tree, the Township shall receive from the Property owner “reimbursement of all expenses and costs, including all reasonable legal fees and expenses as shall be approved by the Township Council;” and NOW BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Township is authorized to engage with Rich Tree Service to remove the non-viable tree on the Property and to take such other further necessary steps to recover all costs incurred including filing a lien on the Property to recover any and all costs and expenses incurred. Karen J. Carnevale, Municipal Clerk Bill Rutherford, Council President Adopted: March 5, 2024 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: John O. Gross, Chief Financial Officer