HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract for Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program RESOLUTION NO. 23-175
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; 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, 2021, through June 30, 2022, is the second and last renewal
period; 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 2.75%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 2021/22 includes $347,378 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, 2021, through June 30, 2022, in an amount not
to exceed $347,378 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13`h day of April, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. 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 13'day of April, 2021.