HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of contract for 2008/09 Tree Trimming Program RESOLUTION NO. 08-432
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
2008/09 TREE TRIMMING PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department Winter Tree Right-of-Way Trimming contract
has been in place for several winter seasons,and LawnPro was awarded this contract for the 2006/07
winter season at $30,000; and,
WHEREAS, tree trimming was also being done during the summer on an as-needed basis,
but it was decided in the fall of 2007 to add an option for the summer tree trimming and make this
contract a year-round annual contract; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated amount needed for the 2007/08 Tree Trimming Program was
increased to $35,000 and the summer tree trimming contract was estimated to cost$25,000; and,
WHEREAS, LawnPro's original bid also included pricing for renewal of the 2008/09 Tree
Trimming Program, and the winter price increased from $33.50 to $35 per crew hour and the
summer price increased from $44 to $45 per crew hour; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has $60,000 budgeted for the 2008/09 Tree
Trimming Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract for the 2008/09 Tree Trimming Program with LawnPro of Ames, Iowa, in the
amount of$55,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'' day of October, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of October, 2008.