HomeMy WebLinkAbout4299 Pointsettia illegal tree removal 08-11-21Replacement Cost Method Date: ___________
Appraised Value (Installed Plant Cost x Species % x Condition % x Location %) + Staff cost)
Installed Plant Cost = Replacement Plant Cost + Installation Cost
Case #_______ Address of Illegal Removal: _______________________________
Appraiser: _________________________ Certified Arborist #__________________
Field Observations
1. Species
2. Condition %
3. Trunk size: Inches in Diameter
Size (height/spread/volume) = Trees ______ + ______ = _________ Inches
4. Location % = [Site % + Contribution % + Placement % ÷ by the number
of trees =__________%
5. Removal and Cleanup Costs for appraised plant and or staff time = $________________
6. (staff time rate $60.00 per hour): hours X = $________________
Regional Plant Appraisal Committee and/or Appraiser-Developed or Modified Information
6. Species Rating %
7. Replacement Plant Size (diameter) _______ Inches X number of trees_______=_____________
8. Replacement Plant Cost ________inches X $____________ =$________________
9. Installation Cost $__________ X_______ number of trees =$________________
10. Other Regional Information: Readily available in 15 (gallon) size 1” trunk diameter
Calculations by Appraiser Using Field and/or Regional Information
11. Installed Plant Cost = Plant Cost (#8) $_________ + Installation Cost (#9) =$____________
12. Adjusted Installed Plant Cost = Installed Plant Cost (#11) $____________X Species rating (#6)_______ %
X Condition (#2) _____ X Location (#4) _________% = $ ____________
13. Add Removal and Clean-up Costs (#5) $___________ and or staff time = $ ____________
14. The Appraised Value is either #12 or #13. =$ ____________
15. If Appraised Value (#14) is $5,000 or greater, round nearest $100; If less that $5,000 round to the
nearest $10 = $ ____________
16. Appraised Value (#15) = $____________
17. Per City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code $_________X #trees______ = $____________
18. Replacement value: = $ __________
*A median cost is the most appropriate cost to use because there are an equal number of costs greater than and
less than the median. Equally important, plants and installation are available at those specific costs.
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