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Lake City Seeks Bids From Contractors To Trim Trees Due To High Number Of Limbs Encroaching On Public Space

Lake City residents have less than two months to trim their low-hanging tree branches before contractors are called in to do it for them. It has been more than 60 days since notices were sent out to property owner saying they were not in compliance with regulations. City Administrator, Eric Wood, says the tree-trimming requirements are clearly stated in the city code.

This effort is another step by city officials to improve the city’s appearance. Wood says they will be more aggressive in pursuing code violators compared to in the past.

The city has received bids from two different companies to handle the tree trimming. Residents will be billed for the costs if these outside business are needed. Wood says if things do not change, a lot of bills will be going out.

Wood adds people will not be charged for the tree cutting if residents cut the limbs themselves. The city has made a concentrated effort to clean up problem properties by sending an increased number of nuisance notices and pursuing problem property owners through court-mandated abatement orders.

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