Resolution 2011-03 STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 03
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED PARKWAY TREE PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has considered and
discussed the importance of updating the United City of Yorkville's program concerning
Parkway Trees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it desires to update such program;
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WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interests of the United City of
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Yorkville to repeal the previous Parkway Tree Program and adopt a new Parkway Tree
Program in the form attached hereto in Exhibit "A ".
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, that the Parkway Tree Program in the
form set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby adopted
as the Parkway Tree Program of the City and the Parkway Tree Program heretofor
adopted by the City Council is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois this day , A.D. 2011.
CITY CLERK
ROBYN SUTCLIFF DIANE TEELING
GARY GOLINSKI ARDEN JOE PLOCHER
WALLY WERDERICH MARTY MUNNS A
ROSE SPEARS 1(�� GEORGE GILSON, JR.
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois, this oX 7 day of j A 044 Q y , A.D. 2011.
MAYOR
United City of Yorkville 50/50 Parkway Tree Prop_ram
Through the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program, the United City of Yorkville shares the cost of
planting trees with homeowners. Residents simply choose the tree they want and send in
a check for the cost listed on the order form. The City does the rest!
The Parkway Tree Program is intended to provide quality shade trees to residents within
the City to be planted within the right -of -ways along the streets and corridors throughout
the City. The trees are intended to provide shade, screening, wildlife, pollution control,
reduction of water runoff, soil erosion control, increased property values, reduced stress,
aesthetics, and a sense of well being within the community. This program is open to all
residents within City limits. If you are in a development that has not yet been accepted by
the City, the developer may still be responsible for your parkway tree replacement. Please
contact the number below if you have questions.
All trees purchased through the program are required to be planted within the area of the
right -of -way in front of or on the sides of the purchaser's property. The right -of -way area
available for planting the trees varies depending on the platting of the property and the
width of the right -of -way. Generally it is eight to ten feet (8' to 10') from edge of curb to
edge of right -of -way. Trees must be located a minimum distance of 50 feet from any
other tree in the parkway; not conflict with existing utilities, be at least 20 feet from an
overhead light or fire hydrant, and must be 30 feet from any intersection. Each tree will
be a minimum of 2.5" in diameter.
The City will work with the homeowner to locate the tree. All trees will be purchased for
a fall planting except for oak trees, which will be planted the following spring. The tree
will be planted, mulched, and watered (once) by the City. After the watering, care is the
responsibility of purchaser. No guarantee of viability will be provided.
Please make your check payable to the United City of Yorkville. All orders must be
received by Friday, September 9, 2011.
Please mail checks and completed application to:
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL, 60560
If you have any questions, please contact the Laura Schraw in the Community
Development Department at (630) 553 -8574 or lschraw@yorkville.il.us The City's limit
for trees sold this year as part of the program is thirty -six (36). This program will
continue on an annual basis and planting will occur at the fall of each year.
Please see the reverse side for tree selection and form.
For tree species photos and descriptions please go to www.yorkville.il.us under Parkway
Tree Program.
File Order # 2011 -
United City of Yorkville 50/50 Parkway Tree Program Order Form
Trees must be selected from the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program Tree List. Prices are
obtained annually.
Name:
Address:
Phone: Date:
Street tree location (if house is on corner lot)
Is there an existing tree or stump at this location? (circle one) Yes No
(Trees can only be removed due to death, disease, or age. Only unhealthy trees will be
removed. If yes is circled removal of the existing tree or stump must be approved by City
staff)
Tree selected Cost
By signing this agreement I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure the tree's
survival by watering the tree after planting. The City will not replace the street tree due
to neglect, disease, or damage. If nay development has not yet been accepted by the City, I
understand that I am replacing this tree at my own cost and will not seek reimbursement
from the developer or the City at any future date.
Sign here
Please your check payable to the United City of Yorkville. Check is due at time of
order. All orders must be received by Friday, September 9, 2011.
Please mail checks and completed application to:
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL, 60560
Office use only
Received by: Date:
Tree removal approved: Yes No
If yes, indicate size and species:
If no, indicate reason:
2011
United City of Yorkville 50/50 Parkway Tree Program Tree List
Tree Price
Catalpa $165.00
Elm $140.00
Gingko $178.00
Hackberry $133.00
Kentucky Coffeetree $143.00
Linden $157.00
Oak (spring planting) $197.00
Red Maple $108.00
Thornless Honeylocust $142.00
Turkish Filbert $185.00
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE 50/50 PARKWAY TREE PROGRAM
The trees shown below give general descriptions of the character and habitat of the species. The chosen
variety will be based on availability the time the City places the order with the nursery.
Catalpa $165.00
The Northern Catalpa tree has long thing seed pods and
showy clustered white bell shaped flowers in the spring.
The tree prefers moist, well- drained soils, but can tolerate
wet, dry and high pH soils. The fall color is brown - green,
and the fruit can be messy in the fall. Mature height is 50'-
80'.
Elm $140.00 �.
The broad arching habit of the hybrid elm tree still mimics
the classic elm. Dutch. Elm Disease resistant, hybrid elms
grow to 60' tall and have a nice light yellow to yellow -green
fall color. These trees are susceptible to Japanese Beetles.
The tree can tolerate wet sites and a range of soil pH.
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Varieties: `Valley Forge', 'Princeton', `New Harmony',
`Homestead', 'Morton', 'Morton Glossy'
Ginkgo $178.00
Ginkgo has fan - shaped leaves and good
yellow fall color. Growing to a height of
50' -80', it can tolerate drought, heat, air
T pollution and salt. Soil types include dry to
R moist, well - drained soils. Female species
are not permitted due to the harsh smell of
Y, their fruit. All species planted will be of a
x�l variety that is male only.
Varieties: `Autumn Gold'. `Magyar', or
`Princeton Sentry'
Common Hackberry $133.00
Hackberry survives best in moist, well- drained soils, but
can tolerate wet soils. Tolerant of salt, wind, dry sites,
and alkaline soils, this tree adapts well to its
environment. Fall color is green- yellow and grows to
heights of 50' -90'.
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Varieties `Chicagoland', `Windy City'
Kentucky Coffeetree $143.00
Kentucky Coffeetree can tolerate dry to moist, well -
drained soils, and is salt and drought tolerant. The
varieties selected are male only and do not produce
seed pods. In the spring the flowers are greenish -
white pyramidal spikes and the fall color is yellow -
orange. This tree can reach up to 75' feet in height
and is a fast grower. Please note these trees look quite
spindly with a couple of branches in their first several a.
years, but will eventually fill in to a magnificent tree!
Varieties: `Espresso', `Prairie Titan'
_ Linden $157.00
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e y The Linden species like well - drained soils and can
v tolerant alkaline soils. This tree can be susceptible
to Japanese Beetle, varieties listed are less apt to
a beetle feeding. They grow to 60' -80' tall, and have
r " fragrant flowers in early summer. Fall foliage is
brown - green.
Varieties: American, `Silver Shadow', `Sterling'
Oak $197.00
Bur Oak or Swamp White Oak, Chinquapin. Oak trees are
more sensitive to moving environments, and must be
planted in the spring. At maturity, they can reach up to
75' in height. Oaks typically tolerate wet and dry soil,
salt, and wind. They can survive in any soil condition, and
are slow growing. The fall color ranges from brown -green ;
to yellow. These trees are planted in the spring to ensure
better survival. Oaks have a higher survival rate if they
are transplanted in the spring.
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Red maple $108.00
Maple trees can reach up to 50' in height, and prefer
moist, well - drained soils. Fall color is yellow to orange to
red for Sugar Maples and red for Red Maples. Maples are
fast growers.
Varieties: `Autumn Flame', `Franksred', `October Glory',
`Red Sunset', `Armstrong'
Thornless Honeylocust $142.00
Thornless Honeylocust tolerates moist, well- drained soils,
drought conditions, and salt. The rounded, open, habit has
small compound leaves that provide light shade. Fall color
is yellow. Mature height of the species is 40' -70'.
Varieties: `Skyline', `Shademaster', `Suncole'
Turkish Filbert $185.00
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Turkish Filbert prefers moist, well- drained soil to dry conditions.
:.:. When the tree is young it has a pyramidal shape that gradually
changes to an oval shape. The fall color is green- yellow and
mature height is 40' -50'. This tree must be watered the first few
summers until established, and then it becomes very drought
tolerant.