HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO. 15-257
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL 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 Electric Services as part of the Line Clearance Program during the 2013/14, 2014/15, and
2015/16 fiscal years, except for large storm-related emergency situations; and,
WHEREAS, Electric Services has divided the community into 11 areas for tree trimming,
and over a five-year time period, the tree trimming crew will trim in all 11 areas; and,
WHEREAS,trimming is done to minimize electric system outages caused by trees and tree
branches; and,
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2013, City Council awarded a contract to Asplundh Tree Expert
Co., of Fairfax, Iowa, for these tree trimming services, and this contract contained two renewal
options; and,
WHEREAS, the period from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, is the second and final
renewal option, subject to Council approval of funding for the Line Clearance Program; and,
WHEREAS,the labor and equipment rates shown represent a 2%increase from FY 2014/15
in accordance with the contract terms initially established; and,
WHEREAS, the approved operating budget for FY2015/16 includes $297,448 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, 2015, to June 30, 2016, in an amount not to
exceed$297,448 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of April, 2015.