HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Ash Tree Stump Grinding for Years 3 and 4 RESOLUTION NO. 17-027
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
ASH TREE STUMP GRINDING
FOR PLAN YEARS 3 AND 4
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan and Urban Forest Diversification and
Reforestation Program were approved by City Council on December 9, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, as outlined in the Plan, removals of trees larger than 18-inch diameter at
breast height(DBH), stump grinding, treatment to prolong the life of select ash trees, and
planting of replacement trees were all to be bid as contract work; and,
WHEREAS, work in this program is scheduled to take 20 years to complete with a
majority of removals happening in the first five years of the plan; and
WHEREAS, in Plan Years 1 and 2, over 450 ash trees in the rights-of-way have been
removed, which accounts for approximately 20% of the ash trees in the response program; and,
WHEREAS, tree removals in FY 2016/17 (Plan Year 3)by City crews are nearing
completion; however, a few larger trees remain that will be removed by contractors in this
program; and,
WHEREAS, bids were received on January 5, 2017, for Plan Years 3 and 4; and,
WHEREAS, funding for FY 2016/17 is included in this year's budget and funding for FY
2017/18 is included in the Proposed Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award of contract for Ash Tree Stump Grinding to Finco Tree/Wood Service of Kelley,Iowa,
in the amount of$13,600 for Plan Years 3 and 4 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of January, 2017.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24'day of January, 2017.