Title
Wooded Path II Estates Stewardship
History
In 2011, the Village established the Basin and Best Practices Management report. The report contains bids and evaluations on Village ponds and areas that require stewardship to ensure proper functionality and aesthetics of said areas. Since the completion of the report, the Village has worked with contractors to perform the required services. The selected companies were chosen based on price and expertise in the area of ecological restoration. Pizzo and Associates are one of the companies that were awarded basin and restoration work. Pizzo and Associates have proven to be extremely knowledgeable in this area of work and have provided exemplary service to the Village on high profile pond and natural area projects. Staff reached out for a continuation of stewardship proposal for the invasive species control and restoration of the Wooded Path II pond sites. There are seven (7) sites in the Wooded Path II Estates that are currently being maintained by Pizzo and Associates. Pizzo and Associates submitted a proposal for a three (3) year (2019, 2020 and 2021) stewardship and a prescribed control burn in 2019 at a total cost of $18,853.00.
The work includes the control of invasive woody and herbaceous flora through cultural methods, physical removal or the application of appropriate herbicides. The native plants will take advantage of the competitive release created by mowing, the timely application of herbicide or physical removal of the non-native plants.
The scope of work and the total cost for the three-year program is attached.
On October 1, 2018, this item was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Committee, recommended for approval, and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Funds are available and budgeted in the Water Fund.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Stewardship of Wooded Path II Estates for 2019, 2020, and 2021 to Pizzo and Associates...
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