Title
Ravinia Avenue Wetland Mowing - Proposal
History
For the last several years, the Public Works Department has been charged with the maintenance of the Ravinia Avenue Wetland Stormwater Facility directly in front of the Public Works Building on Ravinia Avenue.
In previous years, controlled burns were conducted as part of the maintenance program. During the last controlled burn, the contractor was unable to keep good control of the fires. Both Public Works and Administration have looked into alternate maintenance methods. The most practicable method was determined to be a site mowing of the entire area rather than attempting another controlled burn.
During winter 2010-2011, several attempts were made by another contractor to mow this site. However, because the soils are saturated and cannot support common mowing tractors, specialized floatation tires and equipment are required. Mid America Tree & Landscape, Inc. of Mokena, Illinois (our current mowing contractor) has the specialized equipment necessary to mow this site and has submitted a proposal for mowing the entire site for a total cost of $8,200 when weather and ground conditions allow. It is staff’s recommendation to award this work as proposed.
On September 19, 2011, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED AS PART OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2011, PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PACKET.
Financial Impact
The 2011 Fiscal Year Budget has funds in line item 031-6007-433.43-51 for mowing of stormwater sites throughout the Village. There are currently sufficient funds available in the account to cover this additional site mowing. Therefore, staff would like to increase Purchase Order 060362 in the amount of $8,200.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve increasing Mid America Tree and Landscape, Inc. of Mokena, Illinois, Purchase Order 060362 for the mowing of the Ravi...
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