HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Line Clearance Contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Company RESOLUTION NO. 02-172
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
THE 2002/03 LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,on May 8,2001,the City Council awarded a contract to Asplundh Tree Expert
Company of Pella,Iowa,for tree-trimming services for the Electric Distribution Division during the
2001/02 fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, the period from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, has a renewal option
subject to Council approval of funding for the Line Clearance Program; and,
WHEREAS,the approved 2002/03 operating budget includes$236,000 for this program,and
it is monitored by the Electric Services Department to ensure that the established level of service is
maintained and expenditures are in accordance with the budget guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal option of the Line Clearance Contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Company of
Pella, Iowa, for hourly rates and unit prices bid with the total cost not to exceed $236,000 for the
2002/03 Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t''day of March, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Hoffinan, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of March, 2002.