HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-053 (Amend 2016 Forestry Consultant Contract) RESOLUTION NO. 2016-053
AMENDING THE 2016 FORESTRY CONSULTANT CONTRACT
WHEREAS,the 2016 Forestry Consultant Contract with James Burks, Burks Tree and
Landscape Care on February 2, 2016; and
WHEREAS,with the recent of discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Washington
• County,staff feels that is important to update the tree inventory within the City to not only
get a better understanding of the quality and quantity of ash trees in the City,but to include
the quality and quantity of all trees in the City.
WHEREAS,a quote of$8,000 was received by BLTC to perform the tree inventory of city
boulevard trees and trees in the City's parks; and
WHEREAS,while there were no monies budgeted for a tree inventory update in 2016,
funding is available both the parks and streets operating budget.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLED by the Stillwater City Council hereby approves the
amendment to the 2016 Forestry Consultant Contract to include a tree inventory at a cost
not to exceed$8,000.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 8th day of March, 2016.
Michael Polehna,Vice Mayor
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Diane F.Ward, City Clerk