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Resolution 7916, Approving Contracts for Tree Removal and Trimming Services <br />March 12, 2012 <br />Page 2 <br />The City has favorable past experience with each tree contractor, and each has licensed arborists <br />on staff and possess the equipment and ability to perform the work. All work direction and <br />inspection is done by the City’s Forestry Consultant, Mr. Rick Wriskey. <br /> <br />Each budget cycle includes monies for tree removal and trimming services. The 2012 adopted <br />Budget includes $28,000 for removing or treating trees in the Forestry fund (100-4380-3520), and <br />$9,000 in the Forestry fund (100-4380-3030) and $2,000 in the Parks Fund (100-4360-3030) for <br />tree trimming activities. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />City staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving contracts with <br />4 Seasons Tree Care and Upper Cut Tree Services for tree removal and trimming services. If <br />adopted, an independent contractor agreement will be prepared with each contractor at the quoted <br />prices for both vehicular and non-vehicular access tree removals, as well as tree trimming. City <br />staff will utilize the lowest quote price for routine work, but in the event that the City needs more <br />than one contractor (e.g., storm damage), the City has the ability to have both contractors <br />performing work at a predetermined price. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Nick DeBar - Public Works Director <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />• Resolution 7916