HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract Renewal for Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO. 18-311
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,this contract includes nearly all of the requirements for tree trimming services
for Electric Services as part of the Line Clearance Program during, 2016/17,2017/18, and 2018/19
fiscal years; and,
WHEREAS,trimming is done to minimize electric system outages caused by trees and tree
branches; and,
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2016,the Council awarded a contract to Wright Tree Services of
Des Moines, Iowa, for these services; and,
WHEREAS,this contract contained the option to renew the contract for two additional one-
year periods; the period from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, is the second renewal period,
subject to Council approval of funding for the Line Clearance Program; and,
WHEREAS, there is a rate provision under this contract that increases rates at fixed
percentages above the previous fiscal year's contracted rates at time of renewal; and,
WHEREAS, the approved operating budget for FY 2018/19 includes $317,900 for this
program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Wright Tree Services of Des Moines, Iowa, for the Electric
Distribution Line Clearance Program from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, in an amount not
to exceed $317,900 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day of May, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of May, 2018.