HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for 2012/13 Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO. 12-349
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
2012/13 ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this contract includes the requirements for ongoing, routine 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 City Council awarded a contract to Asplundh Tree Expert
Company of Fairfax, Iowa, for tree-trimming services; and,
WHEREAS, the period from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, is the second and final
renewal option, subject to Council approval of funding for this program; and,
WHEREAS,the approved FY 2012/13 operating budget includes$275,000 for this program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Asplundh Tree Expert Company of Fairfax, Iowa, for the Electric
Distribution Line Clearance Program from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, in an amount not
to exceed $275,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of June, 2012.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26"' day of June, 2012.c