Residential Ash Tree Removal Program UPDATE

Residential Ash Tree Removal Inititive Has An Expanded Area and Deadline

 Overview

The Residential Ash Tree Removal Initiative provides cost share assistance for the removal of hazardous ash trees from properties of lower income residents within the Cities of Fremont and Port Clinton as well as the Townships of Ballville, Sandusky, Portage, Catawba Island and Danbury.  Once applications are received a WSOS representative will visit the location to verify species, size and location of the tree.  Applicants will be notified by the Watershed Specialist regarding acceptance into the program since trees marked by WSOS verifiers do NOT constitute acceptance into the program. 

 Benefits

This program provides the benefit of removing ash trees that are or can be presenting a risk to structures and play areas on residential properties.  This reduces the risk for city residents from loss or damage to property during winter storms and high winds keeping their family and property safer.  The removal of hazardous trees with replacement of  healthy, safe new plantings assist in increasing property values, reducing erosion, providing wildlife habitat, moderating temperature, reducing energy demands, and providing year round enjoyment.

 Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a resident within the City Limits of Fremont or Port Clinton or the Townships of Ballville, Sandusky, Portage, Catawba Island and Danbury
• Provide proof of income at or below 300% Federal Poverty Income Level

• Be able to provide 35% cash match to the cost of removal ( 35% cash towards removal, pay for stump removal, pay for a new tree planting, removal of a second tree from the property or any combination of the above)
• Submit an application before 5 PM on Friday, May 7, 2010
• Guidelines, Application and Identification Information provided as attachments below.

Eligible Areas

Cities of Fremont and Port Clinton

Townships of Ballville, Sandusky, Portage, Catawba Island and Danbury

 Contact

Cindy Brookes (Watershed Specialist)

Brady Building

219 South Front Street

Fremont, Ohio 43420

(419) 334-5016

1-800-775-9767