HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Line Clearance Contract RESOLUTION NO. 04-164
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OPTION
OF THE LINE CLEARANCE CONTRACT FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FOR FY 2004/05
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2003, the Council awarded a contract to Asplundh Tree Expert
Company of Pella, Iowa, for tree-trimming services for the Electric Distribution Division; and,
WHEREAS, this contract contains two renewal options, and the period from July 1, 2004,
through June 30, 2005, is a renewal option subject to Council approving of funding for the Line
Clearance Program; and,
WHEREAS, the approved 2004/05 operating budget includes $316,620 for this program;
and,
WHEREAS,labor rates represent a 3%increase from Fiscal Year 2003/04 in accordance with
the contract terms, however, hourly equipment and material costs remain unchanged.
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 for
hourly rates and unit prices bid with the total cost not to exceed the amount approved for this
program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27"'day of April, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27"day of April, 2004.