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The Mayor and City Council shall hear a presentation, discuss and possibly take action on approving costs related to emergency purchases of supplies and services as empowered by declaration of a state of emergency by the Mayor on August 15, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $185,000 from General Fund, Park Maintenance, Repair and Maintenance (10033132-54430) and $65,000 from General Fund, Park Maintenance, Rental of Equip and Vehicles (10033132-54442). Discussion and Action.
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On the evening of August 2, the City experienced a violent thunder storm with micro bursts, heavy rains, and high winds measuring over 60 miles per hour in multiple directions. Crews from Public Works and Parks Maintenance immediately responded to assess the damage and address any immediate hazards.
The morning of August 3, crews from Parks began removing downed trees and other park structures damaged in the storm. The total count of mature trees lost and removed was over 90. Other damages identified included the tennis court fencing which was bowed in over 3 feet, a shade screen at the Aquatics Center, and the north playground shade screen was severely damaged. The Library also received roof damage.
During the course of the following week with added rain and high winds the parks lost an additional 90+ trees and the playground shade screen at Pacana Park. This resulted in a total loss of 183 mature trees in the parks. All down trees from all parks were moved to the north commercial lot at Copper Sky, which because of the magnitude of the waste became a public health, welfare, and safety issue with fear of fire, pest, and exposure to incidents of trespassing. Therefore, a recommendation was made to the Mayor and City Manager to declare a State of Emergency.
It was determined by the volume and size of waste materials that the City did not have the equipment necessary to process and remove all of the debris in an efficient and safe manner. It was furth...
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