HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO. 11-155
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this contract includes nearly all of the requirements for tree trimming services
for the Electric Services Department during the 2010/11, 2011/12, and 2012/13 fiscal years; and,
WHEREAS, on May 25,2010,the Council awarded a contract to Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
of Fairfax, Iowa, and this contract contained two renewal options; and,
WHEREAS,the period from July 1,2011,through June 30,2012,is the first renewal option,
subject to Council approval of funding for the Line Clearance Program; and,
WHEREAS,the approved FY 2011/12 operating budget includes$285,000 for this program,
which is monitored by the Electric Distribution Division to ensure the established level of service
is maintained and expenditures are in accordance with budget guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Asplundh Tree Expert Co., of Fairfax, Iowa, for the Line Clearance
Program for Electric Distribution for the one-year period from July 1,2011,through June 30,2012,
is hereby approved in an amount not to exceed$285,000.
ADOPTED THIS 12"h day of April, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12"'day of April, 2011.