HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Renewal of Contract for Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO.20-312
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,2019/20,2020/21,and 2021/22 fiscal years;
and,
WHEREAS,trimming is done to minimize electric system outages caused by trees and tree branches;
and,
WHEREAS,prices for equipment rates and miscellaneous charges are firm throughout the first two
years of the contract period and are to be adjusted for FY 2021/22 based on a percentage of increase included
in the original bid; and,
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2019, 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 1,2020,through June 30,2021,is the first 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 annual rate increase for this contract period is 3%for labor,and 0%for equipment,
and these increases are in accordance with the contract terms initially established; and,
WHEREAS,the approved operating budget for FY 2020/21 includes $337,260 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 1,2020,through June 30,2021,in an amount not to exceed$337,260 is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9th day of June,2020.
Diane R.Voss, City Clerk John . Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9th day of June,2020.