HomeMy WebLinkAboutFW Fallen Tree Claims.msgHi Randy, thanks for the update! Cora, please add to our file and also
share with Carl Warren this information. Thanks!
Stephen
Stephen Y. Aryan
Risk Manager
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6326
saryan@cityofpalmdesert.org <mailto:%20saryan@cityofpalmdesert.org>
From: Chavez, Randy <rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:30 PM
To: Aryan, Stephen <saryan@cityofpalmdesert.org>; Firestine, Andy
<afirestine@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Cc: Carney, Lori <lcarney@cityofpalmdesert.org>
Subject: RE: Fallen Tree Claims
Hi Stephen,
I discussed the recent tree issues with our vendor. They are also
certified to perform tree risk assessments, as am I. They inventoried
and assessed this tree 3 years ago and again in 2019. During both times,
they did not find any anomalies or defects. Unfortunately, some trees
have undergone above average stress due to the recent wind events. We
both attribute the wind we have been experiencing over the past several
weeks as the primary factor that caused the limb to fail. The tree has
subsequently been removed (see attached).
Our vendor, West Coast Arborists, assesses every tree when they are
pruned and updates the inventory. Trees that have been recommended to be
removed have been removed or are in the process of being removed. WCA
and I will continue to monitor our urban forest and make the necessary
adjustments to the pruning schedule as needed.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Randy Chavez
Landscape Supervisor
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6462
rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org <mailto:%20rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org>
From: Aryan, Stephen
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 7:06 PM
To: Firestine, Andy <afirestine@cityofpalmdesert.org
<mailto:afirestine@cityofpalmdesert.org> >; Chavez, Randy
<rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org <mailto:rchavez@cityofpalmdesert.org> >
Cc: Carney, Lori <lcarney@cityofpalmdesert.org
<mailto:lcarney@cityofpalmdesert.org> >
Subject: Fallen Tree Claims
Hi Andy and Randy,
There are several potential claims coming into the City, related to
fallen trees over the last few months. These are only two incidents, so
may be an anomaly, but I wanted to check with you concerning our tree
maintenance and inspection schedule. Can one of you please call me next
week to chat about it and share any concerns you may have? Thanks for
your help and have a hopefully restful and peaceful holiday weekend!
Stephen
Stephen Y. Aryan
Risk Manager
Ph: 760.346.0611 Direct: 760.776.6326
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