Title
Somerglen (Site ID 17-05) & Lakeside (Site ID 17-06) Pond Stewardships
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. V3 Construction Group is one of the companies that were awarded basin and restoration work. V3 Construction Group has proven to be extremely knowledgeable in this area of work and has provided exemplary service to the Village on high profile pond and natural area projects.
Staff reached out to vendors for proposals for the invasive species control and restoration of the Somerglen/Lakeside Pond sites with ongoing stewardship. V3 Construction Group submitted a proposal for a three (3) year (2018, 2019 and 2020) stewardship at a cost of $32,845.00. Pizzo & Associates has submitted a proposal for the same three year period at a cost of $81,994.84.
The work includes the control of invasive woody and herbaceous flora through cultural methods, physical removal or the application of appropriate herbicides. The native plants will take advantage of the competitive release created by mowing, and the timely application of herbicide or physical removal of the non-native plants. A prescribed burn will occur in 2020.
The scope of work and total cost for the three year program is attached.
This item was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Committee, recommended for approval, and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Funds are available and budgeted in FY2018.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Stewardship of Somerglen Pond, site ID #17-05 and Lakeside Pond, Site ID # 17-06 for 2018 ($...
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