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RESOLUTION NO.22-153
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTES AND AWARDING AN ASH TREE REMOVAL
CONTRACT
WHEREAS,pursuant to a request for quotes for boulevard ash tree removal to take place in the
winter of 2022-2023,quotes were received and tabulated:
CONTRACTOR TOTAL QUOTE
YTS Companies,LLC. $ 9,350
Upper Cut Tree Service $15,700
WHEREAS, it appears that YTS Companies, LLC. is the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS,the funding for the project is from the General Fund Forestry Budget; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that
the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with YTS
Companies,LLC. for boulevard ash tree removals in the amount of$9,350.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this L 2 day of Dt'C• 2022.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
L' c ec' and was duly seconded by Councilmember RUN Q rC\ and upon vote
being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: ,i- t c tv ,
The following voted against same: None
Ro.dp erty,Mayor
AT l'EST: 1
Julianne Bartell/City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 6B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator
MEETING DATE: December 12th, 2022
TOPIC: Resolution No. 22-153, Accepting Quotes and Awarding an Ash
Tree Removal Contract
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting authorization to accept quotes and award an ash tree removal contract for the
winter of 2022-2023.
BACKGROUND
Emerald ash borer is a non-native invasive beetle that is killing ash trees. The City response to
EAB includes removing boulevard ash trees and replacing them with a diverse mix of species.
There are currently approximately 200 boulevard ash trees remaining.
There are 37 boulevard ash trees scheduled for removal this winter. 23 of these trees will be
removed by the Parks crew, and 14 of the more technical removals that require additional
equipment should be contracted. Parks staff will be performing the stump grinding and
restoration work on the contracted trees as well in an effort to keep costs down.
CONTRACTOR TOTAL QUOTE
YTS Companies, LLC. $ 9,350
Upper Cut Tree Service $15,700
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No.22-153,accepting quotes and awarding an ash tree
removal contract in the amount of$9,350 to YTS Companies,LLC.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 22-153