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The low quotes were submitted by JB Tree for the trees up to 28.5 inches in <br />diameter, and Minnesota Tree Surgeons for larger trees with a diameter greater <br />than 28.5 inches. Both of these companies have held municipal contracts in the <br />past with good results and possess the equipment and ability to successfully <br />remove diseased trees from back yards and park areas in Mounds View. As a <br />note, these costs are about 33% less than last year’s costs (2007 prices: <28.5 <br />inches $29.50, >28.5 inches $45.00). The City Forester recommends entering <br />into contract with each of these firms at their respective low bids. <br /> <br /> <br />Tree Removal Quotes – With Access <br />Front yard and boulevard (“accessible”) trees were removed in 2006 and 2007 at <br />$15.00 per diameter inch by 4 Seasons Tree Care. The few large trees in this <br />category (over 35”) were also removed in 2006 and 2007 at $26.00 per diameter <br />inch by 4 Seasons Tree Care. The process in both cases involves the removal of <br />both the entire tree as well as the stump. 4 Seasons Tree Care has again agreed <br />to renew their contract for 2008 with no increase in their unit prices. The City <br />Forester highly recommends renewal of this contract. <br /> <br /> <br />Tree Trimming <br />The City awarded a contract in 2007 to 4 Seasons Tree Care for boulevard and <br />park tree trimming. The contract was for $125.00 per hour for two workers, boom <br />truck, and chipping truck. 4 Seasons Tree Care has agreed to renew their <br />contract for 2008 with no increase in their unit prices. The City Forester highly <br />recommends renewal of this contract. <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that the City Council approve awarding a contract to JB Tree <br />for the removal of trees up to 28.5 inches in diameter, and Minnesota Tree <br />Surgeons the removal of trees with a diameter greater than 28.5 inches for trees <br />with no vehicle access. <br /> <br />Staff also recommends renewing the current contract the City has with 4 <br />Seasons Tree Care for the removal of trees with vehicle access. <br /> <br />Staff also recommends renewing the current contract the City has with 4 <br />Seasons Tree Care for tree trimming services. <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />Greg Lee, Director of Public Works <br />