HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7916 RESOLUTION 7916
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH 4 SEASONS TREE CARE, INC. AND
UPPER CUT TREE SERVICES TO PERFORM 2011 TREE REMOVALS
WHEREAS, proper forest management has many positive effects including
increasing property values, aesthetics, reducing energy costs, attracting wildlife,
reducing stormwater runoff, and providing an overall higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS, tree removals are necessary to avoid hazardous conditions to the
public and to control spreading of tree disease as part of Chapter 605 of the Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS, regular trimming of boulevard and parkland trees are necessary to
maintain proper health and prevent damage and hazardous conditions to the public; and
WHEREAS, quote proposals were solicited from qualified contractors for tree
removals in areas with and without vehicular access as follows:
Vehicle Access Quotes No Vehicle Access Quotes
Contractor Up to 35" Over 35" Up to 28"
dbh dbh dbh Over 28" dbh
4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. $14.25* $25.00* $25.00 $39.00
Upper Cut Tree Services $24.00 $35.00 $24.00* $35.00*
Precision Landscape & Tree $15.00 $23.00 $35.00 $50.00
*low quote price dbh=diameter at breast height
and
WHEREAS, quote proposals were solicited from qualified tree contractors to
provide a two-person crew, bucket truck, chipper, and chip truck for tree trimming
activities, with the lowest responsible quotes of $130 to $150 per hour submitted by 4
Seasons Tree Care, Inc. and Upper Cut Tree Services, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. A contract with 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. for tree removals and trimming
services at the above said prices is hereby approved for a three-year term
expiring March 31, 2015.
2. A contract with Upper Cut Tree Services for tree removals and trimming services
at the above said prices is hereby approved for a three-year term expiring March
31, 2015.
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed, for and on
behalf of the City, to execute and enter into separate independent contractor
agreements with Upper Cut Tree Services and 4 Seasons Tree Care as indicated
above.
Resolution 7916
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Adopted this 12th day of March, 2012.
J. - Fl- •erty, Ma •
ATTEST:
Cvrn.eA
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)