Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Increase of the Not to Exceed Amount from $165,000.00 to $191,000.00 for the Purchase and Planting of Parkways Trees in 2016 through Contracts Secured by the Suburban Tree Consortium, and Waiving the Village's Bid Process
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Overview
Overview
On March 7th, 2016 the Village Board approved a resolution to allow for the purchase and planting of trees through the Suburban Tree Consortium, an organization the Village has been a member of since 1987. It is proposed to increase the Not to Exceed Amount from $165,000.00 to $191,000.00 to allow for the purchase and planting of additional parkway trees.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2016 Capital Improvement Fund Budget, account No. 3095-43780-101-570957, Tree Replacement provides funds for tree replacement. As a result of public property damage collections, $16,637.51 of revenue has been received. These funds if placed in the Tree Replacement budget can be spent for additional trees.
In addition, the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Fund Budget, account No. 3095-43780-101-570963, Landscape Improvements, provides funds which are allocated for replacement tree improvements on the median located on the 900 - 1200 blocks of N. Kenilworth of which $10,000.00 will be added to the Tree Replacement contract.
Background
The FY 2016 budget provides $200,000.00 for Parkway Tree Planting. $165,000.00 is allocated to the purchase and installation of trees through the Suburban Tree Consortium and $35,000.00 is allocated for tree watering for the 2016 growing season.
Over the course of the year, the Village has collected restitution for damage to parkway trees ($16,637.51). The intended use of this revenue is parkway tree replacement.
A Budget Amendment will follow to have the funds transferred to the Tree Replacement account in the Capital Improvement...
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