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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13796RESOLUTION NO. 13796 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT SW 1703 TREE SERVICES FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGEWAYS, TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,283.13 THEREFOR BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Capital Project No. SW 1703 Tree Services for Stormwater Drainageways is hereby established. SECTION 2. Funds will be transferred from SW 1202 into SW 1703 Tree Services for Stormwater Drainageways. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED October 10, 2017 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk From: Earl Wilkinson, Public Works Director SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT SW 1703 TREE SERVICES FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGEWAYS, TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,283.13 THEREFOR SUMMARY: This Resolution establishes Capital Project No. SW 1703 Tree Services for Stormwater Drainageways, which will remove trees and stumps, and provide tree trimming for trees located in public drainageways within the City of Pueblo. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION : None BACKGROUND : Within some public drainageways throughout the City, undesirable trees have established that are creating safety concerns for the public and private property. Trees have grown to such height whereas City crews do not have the equipment and expertise to remove them safely. This Resolution will allow the use of professional tree services that also carry the required insurance. The project will have two (2) locations that will remove trees that are dangerous and causing impediment to drainage. Also, there is a provision that will allow Stormwater to quickly deal with dangerous trees on a case by case situation needing immediate attention. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS : Funds will be transferred from the Storm Utility User Funds to Project No. SW 1703 to cover the cost of the project. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION : Not applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS : None. ALTERNATIVES : Alternative No. 1 – No Action Under this alternative, certain trees located within the public drainageways that are in danger of causing damage to private property, safety concerns for the public, or interfering with the proper operation of the drainage facility will not be removed or trimmed. RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the Resolution.