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RESOLUTION 7732 <br /> CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br /> COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> APPROVING A TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT WITH 4 SEASONS TREE CARE, INC. <br /> WHEREAS, proper forest management has many positive effects including <br /> increasing property values, aesthetics, reducing energy costs, attracting wildlife, <br /> reducing stormwater runoff, and providing an overall higher quality of life; and <br /> WHEREAS, regular trimming of boulevard and parkland trees are necessary to <br /> maintain proper health and prevent damage and hazardous conditions to the public; and <br /> WHEREAS, quote proposals were solicited from qualified tree contractors to <br /> provide a two- person crew, bucket truck, chipper, and chip truck for tree trimming <br /> activities; and <br /> WHEREAS, quotes ranged between $130 to $150 per hour, with the lowest <br /> responsible quote submitted by 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. of Pierz, Minnesota; and <br /> WHEREAS, tree trimming is included in the adopted 2011 Budget in the amounts <br /> of $9,000 in Forestry (100- 4360 -3030) and $2,000 in Parks Maintenance (100 -4360- <br /> 3030). <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of <br /> Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: <br /> 1. The quote of $130 per hour submitted by 4 Seasons Tree Care to trim boulevard <br /> and parkland trees is hereby accepted by the City. <br /> 2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed, for and on <br /> behalf of the City, to execute and enter into an independent contractor <br /> agreement with 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. upon satisfactory review by the City <br /> Attorney. <br /> Adop this 24 day of January, 2011. <br /> J ert <br /> ATTEST: <br /> James Ericson, City Administrator <br /> (SEAL) <br />