Summary
Two straight years the city Light Department couldn't safely haul a donated natural tree downtown, leaving a last-minute scramble. Options on the table: buy a 25-30 foot artificial tree (roughly $20,000-25,000, vendor-contracted) or plant city trees for future harvests. Council asked for research and an RFP.
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
An artificial tree could run roughly $20,000-25,000 plus install, spread over a multi-year vendor contract.
Downtown businesses and holiday visitors who count on a safe, reliably decorated Public Square tree.
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