§ 8.32.160. Duty to remove.

It shall become the duty of the owner of the premises, within ten days after delivery of the notice under section 8.32.150, to cause such tree, plant, shrub or vine to be removed, destroyed, or to initiate curative measures under the direction and supervision of the urban forester. The removal, destruction or cure of an infected tree shall be under the direction and supervision of the urban forester. If the city shall remove, destroy or attempt curative measures to any tree, plant, shrub or vine, all expenses incurred in connection therewith shall be reported to the city council for assessment against the lands whereon the plant was situated, in accordance with the applicable provisions of sections 8.22.320 and 8.22.330. The city may undertake any curative measures itself, or contract with a private contractor to perform such service. Any such private contractor hired to perform shall provide proof of coverage of public liability, property damage insurance and workers compensation coverage for his employees to the urban forester. A performance bond may also be required as necessary.

(Code 1966, § 11.56.160; Ord. No. 4196, § 1, 3-10-92; Ord. No. 4917, § 1, 10-13-98)