HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-100, Awarding the 2026-2027 Private Ash Tree Removal Project
Resolution No. 2026-100
Awarding the 2026-2027 Private Ash Tree Removal Program Project
Whereas, a large number of ash trees in the City of Fridley (City) are becoming hazardous as a result
of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB); and
Whereas, the City of Fridley has developed an Emerald Ash Borer plan to manage trees affected by
EAB in its public lands; and
Whereas, similar proactive management of EAB on private lands provides benefits in reducing the
risk to public safety from hazardous trees; and
Whereas, removing ash trees carries a large financial and ecological cost, and
Whereas, the City of Fridley applied to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources under the
ReLEAF grant program to provide funding assistance to private owners, and the City committed to
coordinating work under this program; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources awarded the City a ReLEAF grant to help
mitigate cost associated with ash tree removal for income-qualified residents which was approved
by the City Council under Resolution No. 2026-65.
Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley as follows:
1. Awards the 2026-2027 Private Ash Tree Removal Program per the attached bid tabulation
to the lowest responsive bidder, Carr’s Tree Service of Ottertail, MN in the amount of
$169,349; and
2. That per the successful completion of the original contract amount, a contract amendment
may be made for up to an additional $27,526 ($196,875) to ensure that available grant
funds are fully allocated.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 14 day of September,
2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk