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A Resolution Approving the Purchase and Planting of Parkway Trees through Contracts Secured by the Suburban Tree Consortium in an Amount not to exceed $145,000.00 for the 2026 Tree Planting Program
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Introduction
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The Village purchases and plants approximately 300-500 parkway trees annually. Most of these trees replace those removed due to disease, insect infestation, damage, or safety considerations. The Village has contracted for tree purchasing and planting through the Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) for many years.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
* The Village Board approved funding for the program as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on December 9, 2025 (ORD 25-220)
* The Village Board approved the most recent purchasing and planting agreement with the Suburban Tree Consortium on February 4, 2025 (RES 25-115).
* The Village Board approved joining the Suburban Tree Consortium on June 10, 1987 (ORD 1987-O-46).
Background
The Village joined the Suburban Tree Consortium in 1987 via the passage of Ordinance 1987-O-46. The STC has approximately 40 municipal members. The combined buying power of the STC enables its member communities to direct the nurseries as to the size, species, and specification of trees to be planted and grown for STC member needs. This guarantees the availability of a wide variety of trees to its members, regardless of outside market pressures. Trees grown by these nurseries conform to STC specifications suited to parkway applications. This ensures uniformity of planting stock, optimum growth habit, and high survival rates. Trees are reserved for the current year and for the four following years, guaranteeing their price and availability. Joint Purchases are allowed without the need for individually bid contracts by member agencies under the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. 30 ILCS 525 et seq.
Member communities are also able to take advantage of pr...
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