HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for 2015/16 Winter and Summer Tree Trimming for Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 15-650
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF WINTER AND SUMMER TREE
TRIMMING CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department requires various tree trimming and stump
grinding to be performed during the winter and summer contract periods, and the 2015/16 budget
includes $82,000 for this work; and,
WHEREAS,the estimated amount needed for the winter tree trimming contract is$40,000,
while the summer tree trimming contract is estimated at $35,000, which puts the total contract at
$75,000, leaving$7,000 for other miscellaneous work; and,
WHEREAS, LawnPro, LLC, of Colo, Iowa, was awarded the Winter and Summer Tree
Trimming contract for fiscal year 2014/15, and the contract renewal options through summer 2016;
and,
WHEREAS, LawnPro had indicated a $.50/crew hour price increase for winter and a
$.50/crew hour increase for summer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contract for the 2015/16 Winter and Summer Tree Trimming with LawnPro,
LLC, of Colo, Iowa, in the amount of$75,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of October, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of October, 2015.