Title
2013 Pond Fish Stocking Program - Proposal
History
Over the last several years, the Public Works Department has stocked many of our public ponds with game fish for resident recreation. Feeder fish are also added to augment the food chain for the game fish. This program has been very well received by our residents.
This year, we will be working with the Parks Department to stock Lake Sedgewick and four other Public Ponds (Capistrano, Eagle Ridge #4, Fawn Trail and Marley Middle Pond).
One of the benefits to fish stocking of ponds is that it helps in preserving water quality and aesthetics of the pond as well as the feeder fish themselves feed on mosquito larvae. In the ponds where we have previously stocked, we see a noticeable improvement in overall quality of the pond. This year approximately 70% of stocking will take place at Lake Sedgwick due to its size and recreational activity. Since this pond is directly connected to Colette Pond, it will also have a positive impact there as well.
We have requested pricing for game fish and feeder stock for this year from Opossum Hill Fish Farm of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Jones Fish and Lake Management of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The pricing for fish and feed stock from Opossum Hill was $8,999.75. Jones Fish and Lake Management submitted a price just over $14,000.00.
The Public Works Department has had a very good relationship over the last four years with Opossum Hill as their quality and heartiness of their stock has been outstanding.
On April 15, 2013, this item was reviewed by the Public Works and Engineering Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
The Fiscal 2013 Budget has a Board Approved line item for the purchase of Fish/Wet Basin Stocking in Line Item 031-6007-464850 in the Stormwater Management Account in the amount of $9,000.00
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the proposal submitted by Opossum Hill Fish Farm of Edwardsville, Illinois, for the purchase of game and feeder fish stock for a cost not to exceed $8,999.75.