HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of contract for Line Clearance Program for FY 2005/06 RESOLUTION NO. 05-195
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
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 this
contract contains two renewal options; and,
WHEREAS,the period from July 1,2005,through June 30,2006,is a renewal option subject
to Council approval of funding for the Line Clearance Program; and,
WHEREAS, the approved 2005/06 operating budget includes $283,000 for this program;
and,
WHEREAS, labor rates represent a 3% increase from FY 2004/05 in accordance with the
contract terms, and hourly equipment and material costs represent a 3%increase from FY 2003/04.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal option for 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 the amount
approved for this program, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS l 01h day of May, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Vegge
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10"'day of May, 2005.