HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-07 PACKET 04.U.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 9/7/11 m
PREPARED BY Parks and Recreation Zac Dockter
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider authorizing staff to contract services for boulevard ash tree removal from S & S Tree
Specialists in the amount of $23,291.50 and boulevard replacement tree installation from
Hoffman & McNamara Landscape and Nursery in the amount of $79,437.60.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize staff to contract services for boulevard ash tree removal from S & S Tree Specialists
in the amount of $23,291.50 and boulevard replacement tree installation from Hoffman &
McNamara Landscape and Nursery in the amount of $79,437.60.
BUDGET IMPLICATION $162,000
BUDGETED AMOUNT
ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION
DATE REVIEWED
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❑ HUMAN SERVICES /RIGHTS ❑
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
® MEMO /LETTER:
❑ RESOLUTION:
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
❑ OTHER:
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
$102,729.10
ACTUAL AMOUNT
APPROVED
DENIED
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City Administrator Date
H:Torestry\2011 EAB Plan \Council Action Form -2011 EAB Management Plan Quotes.doc
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council -
From:
Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
Cc:
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Date:
September 2, 2011
Subject:
2011 EAB Management Plan Quotes
Introduction /Background
The City Council on August 17, 2011 authorized staff to proceed with removing up to 400
boulevard ash trees and replacing with varying tree species in accordance to the city's
Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. The results of the service quotations are as follows:
Ash Tree Removal /Restoration
S & S Tree Specialists $23,291.50
St. Croix Tree Service $39,606.53
All Seasons Tree Service $47,918.16
Boulevard Tree Installation
Hoffman & McNamara $79,437.60
St. Croix Tree Service $83,304.00
Heins Nursery $88,030.00
The companies providing low quotes have performed well in past service contracts with
Cottage Grove and are recommended for this project. The net project expense is below the
2011 council approved budget.
Recommendation
Authorize staff to contract services for boulevard ash tree removal from S & S Tree Specialists
in the amount of $23,291.50 and boulevard replacement tree installation from Hoffman &
McNamara in the amount of $79,437.60.