HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9438RESOLUTION 9438
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, the City Council approved going out to bid for the Ash Tree injection
program at the May 7, 2018 City Council meeting; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded a contract to Rainbow Treecare at the
August 28, 2018 Council Meeting, Resolution 9008;
WHEREAS, Since the start of the program in 2018 170 private ash trees have been
injected and 18 City trees have been injected and Council understands the importance of this
program; and
WHEREAS, Rainbow Treecare provided an updated proposal with no cost
increase to the Ash tree Injections and Rainbow will continue to provide the following
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.
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the Council Approve awarding a new contract to
Rainbow Treecare for the Emerald Ash Bore Injection Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. That a contract be awarded to Rainbow Treecare for a 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.
Resolution 9438 Continued
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, 2024.
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 28th day of June, 2021
ATTEST:
Carol A Mueller, Vayor
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Nyl Zikmund, ity Administrator
(SEAL)