HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of contract for 2008/09 Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO. 08-271
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
2008/09 LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on June 13,2006,the City Council awarded a contract to Asplundh Tree Expert
Company of Fairfax,Iowa,for tree-trimming services for the Electric Services Distribution Division;
and,
WHEREAS, this contract contained two additional annual renewal options, and the July 1,
2008, through June 30, 2009, is the final renewal option, subject to Council approval; and,
WHEREAS, the approved 2008/09 operating budget includes $259,300 for this program;
and,
WHEREAS, labor rates represent a 3% increase from FY 2007/08 in accordance with
contract terms,and hourly rates for equipment and material costs also represent a 3%increase from
FY 2007/08.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal of the contract with Asplundh Tree Expert Company for the 2008/09 Line Clearance
Program at a cost not to exceed$259,300 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`'' day of June, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of June, 2008.