HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-140 CCRMember Diane Niesen introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-140
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR STORM CLEAN-UP
AND RESPONSE
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center suffered damage as a result of a severe
storm on September 21, 2005; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to deal with the removal and disposal of downed trees;
and
WHEREAS, residents have suffered the loss of trees and there is a need to remove
tree materials throughout the City that will not happen without assistance from the City; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into contracts and arrangements to secure
equipment and contractors in order to adequately respond to this natural disaster in a timely and
effective manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City Manager be and hereby is authorized to:
1) Contract with Arbor Tree Service for tree removal and disposal services up to an
amount not to exceed $175,000;
2) Contract with Market Street Energy Company LLC for tree grinding and disposal
for an amount not to exceed $65,000;
3) Make arrangements with the owner's of the former Jerry's New Market site to
use the site for the storage and processing of downed trees and related vegetative
materials;
4) Enter into miscellaneous contracts for the provision of generators, services, and
equipment for amounts not to exceed $50,000; and
5) Remove tree branches, limbs, and trunks placed on the boulevard during a
specified period of time in order to remove debris and potential hazards and
nuisance conditions that would arise without such action on the part of the City.
September 22. 2005
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.