HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract Renewal for Right-of-Way Tree-Trimming & Removal RESOLUTION NO. 21-178
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY TREE-TRIMMING& REMOVAL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Department requires various tree-trimming,removal,
and stump grinding to be completed annually by a contractor in the City's rights-of-way; and,
WHEREAS,on May 28,2019,Council awarded a contract to Pitts Lawn&Tree Service for
the Right-of-Way Tree-Trimming&Removal Program for the period of July 1,2019 through June
30, 2020, which included four optional renewal periods; and,
WHEREAS, the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, is the second of four
option renewal periods, and Pitts Lawn & Tree Service indicated a 3% price increase for each
renewal period; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2021/22 budget includes $115,000 for this work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Pitts Tree & Lawn Service of Huxley, Iowa, for the Right-of-Way
Tree-Trimming&Removal Program for FY 2021/22 in an amount not to exceed$85,000 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.