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CITY COUNCIL <br /> AGENDA ITEM 6B <br /> STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator <br /> MEETING DATE: December 12th, 2022 <br /> TOPIC: Resolution No. 22-153, Accepting Quotes and Awarding an Ash <br /> Tree Removal Contract <br /> VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> Staff is requesting authorization to accept quotes and award an ash tree removal contract for the <br /> winter of 2022-2023. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> Emerald ash borer is a non-native invasive beetle that is killing ash trees. The City response to <br /> EAB includes removing boulevard ash trees and replacing them with a diverse mix of species. <br /> There are currently approximately 200 boulevard ash trees remaining. <br /> There are 37 boulevard ash trees scheduled for removal this winter. 23 of these trees will be <br /> removed by the Parks crew, and 14 of the more technical removals that require additional <br /> equipment should be contracted. Parks staff will be performing the stump grinding and <br /> restoration work on the contracted trees as well in an effort to keep costs down. <br /> CONTRACTOR TOTAL QUOTE <br /> YTS Companies, LLC. $ 9,350 <br /> Upper Cut Tree Service $15,700 <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No.22-153,accepting quotes and awarding an ash tree <br /> removal contract in the amount of$9,350 to YTS Companies,LLC. <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1. Resolution No. 22-153 <br />