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The Program

 

As part of the Village's ongoing environmental effort, and in order to increase the number of trees in town, the Village will share the cost of about 60 new parkway trees. The Village will contribute 50% of the cost of the trees, with residents providing the remainder. The expense to the property owner will be $165.00. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary and is limited to owner-occupied homes.

Owners of homes in new subdivisions should be aware that developers are required to furnish parkway trees. If your lot does not have final grading and landscaping, or is scheduled for a developer installed tree, you may want to delay any purchase. However, you are not restricted from participating once final grading is finished.

Trees can be placed only within the parkway. Residents may suggest locations for the trees, but locations will be reviewed for suitability and to avoid utility conflicts.

A contractor will plant the trees in May (as weather permits). The Village's Public Works Department will monitor the health of the tree during the initial growing season. The contractor will furnish tree-care instructions.

 

Placement

Each new parkway tree must be placed midway between the curb (or pavement edge) and the sidewalk (or 7' from the pavement for locations without a sidewalk), at least 30' from any other parkway trees, at least 10' from a driveway, and at least 45' from an intersection. Please do not select locations next to manholes, fire hydrants, or street lights.

Every attempt will be made to locate the tree as indicated on the reverse side of the order form. Please make your drawing as clear as possible, noting the location of your house, the curb, the sidewalk, driveways, intersections, existing trees, fire hydrants, or any other objects in the area.

 

Ordering

All orders must be submitted on the order form. (Copies may be downloaded in PDF format or picked up at the Village Hall.) Please send the form, with a check for the indicated amount, before April 17, 2009 or drop it off at the Village Hall. Without payment in full, your order will not be processed. Late orders may lead to fall planting. Funding for this program and the number of trees are limited. Color photographs of the program trees are available for inspection below or at the Village Hall.

Send your order to:

Gurnee Village Hall
Attn: Parkway Tree Program
325 North O'Plaine Road
Gurnee IL 60031

Village Hall Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Based on the success of previous programs, the Village expects that many homeowners will once again take advantage of this offer. The Village appreciates your participation in the effort.

 

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