HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract Renewal for Cemetery Mowing and Trimming Services RESOLUTION NO. 23-304
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CEMETERY MOWING
AND TRIMMING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, since 2017,the Parks and Recreation Department has been responsible for the
maintenance of all three municipal cemeteries. During this time, the turf at Ames Municipal and
Ontario Cemeteries have been mowed and trimmed by a contractor. On May 10, 2022, the City
Council awarded a contract to Pitts Lawn & Tree Service for mowing and trimming services for
the Ames Municipal Cemetery and the Ontario Cemetery for the period of July 1, 2022, through
June 30, 2023. This contract also included four optional renewal periods; and,
WHEREAS, the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, is the first of the four
optional renewal periods. Pitts Lawn & Tree Services indicated a 3% price increase for each
renewal period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Pitts Lawn and Tree Services of Huxley,Iowa,for cemetery mowing
and trimming services in an amount not-to-exceed $53,302.50 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of May, 2023.
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Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of May, 2023.