HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9006RESOLUTION 9006
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RAINBOW TREECARE FOR
THE (EAB), EMERALD ASH BORER INJECTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, proposals are received for injections for both public and private Ash
Trees as part of the Diseased Tree Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved going out to bid for the Ash Tree Injection
program at the May 7, 2018 City Council meeting; and,
WHEREAS, these services are budgeted in 100-4380-3520; and
WHEREAS, there were five companies that submitted quotes for trees that are on
City grounds and for private trees; and
WHEREAS, the low quote was submitted by Rainbow Treecare for Ash tree
injections; and
WHEREAS, Rainbow Treecare will provide the following services in addition to the
Ash tree Injections;
• Dedicated full-time municipal consulting and GIS staff
• Design, printing, and mailing of co -branded flyers to residents
• National experience in the impacts and management of EAB in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
That a contract for non -accessible trees is hereby awarded to Rainbow
Treecare for Ash Tree Injection Program for City owned Trees at a cost of
$3.75 DBH per tree.
2. That the same contract provides a cost for Private Ash trees injections at a
cost of $5.75 DBH.
3. Rainbow Treecare will provide the following additional services;
• Dedicated full-time municipal consulting and GIS staff
• Design, printing, and mailing of co -branded flyers to residents
• National experience in the impacts and management of EAB in the community.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract with Rainbow Treecare to perform Ash tree injections
for designated City owned trees and provide the same service to residents
for private ash trees in the City of Mounds View. Said contracts shall expire
on December 31. 2021.
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5. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby
authorized and directed to take all additional steps and actions necessary
or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this resolution.
Adopted this 27th day of August, 2018
ATTEST: da
f�Carol A Mueller, Mayor
(SEAL)
Nyle ikm d, City Administrator