Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Additional City Wide Tree Maintenance
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $40,000 to Adirondack Tree Experts for additional tree pruning and maintenance at various locations City wide under their current contract with the City. The Treasurer is authorized to make the appropriate budget amendment to facilitate this expenditure.
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Summary Background:
Adirondack Tree Experts currently has a contract with the City to provide annual and emergency tree services to trees in the public right of way. Due to a number of factors, primarily related to the weather, additional maintenance and pruning is required to preserve the health of the City’s tree canopy as well as preserving the public safety by removing dead and damaged limbs the are an overhead hazard.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and complete pruning.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $40,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend approval.
Community Engagement:
None specifically, the community provides information on dead and hanging limbs as they are discovered.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A