Ash tree removal program in Libertyville expected to last a few more years

Article updated: 6/26/2014 12:54 PM

Ash trees on Mayfair Drive in Libertyville were cut down in 2010.

STEVE LUNDY | Staff Photographer, 2010

Crews cut down Ash trees on Mayfair Drive in Libertyville in 2010.

STEVE LUNDY | Staff Photographer, 2010

Libertyville's fight against the tree-killing emerald ash borer will continue this season with help from an outside contractor.

As it has for the past few years, the village's plan to manage the beetle involves work by village crews and hired help to remove and treat trees, grind stumps and restore parkways.

This year, the village has budgeted $290,000 toward the use of contractual services for its emerald ash borer management plan. That includes about $19,000 for treatments, $25,000 for stump grinding and parkway renovation and $500 to notify residents through mailings.

The remainder will be used for the removal of approximately 264 trees. The village board this week approved a contract not to exceed $245,500 with Trees "R" Us, Inc. of Wauconda for that task.

Tree "R" Us was the lowest of three companies seeking the work with a bid of $700 for trees of 13 inches to 20 inches in diameter, and $1,200 for trees 21 inches to 30 inches.

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Ash tree removal program in Libertyville expected to last a few more years