| | | | | | | | | City of Independence | | AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET |
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| | | | | | | | Agenda Title:
Council action is requested to expend $3,353,500.00 in purchase orders for fiscal year 2023-2024 to Asplundh for Line Clearing/Tree Trimming Vegetation Management for the Power & Light Department. |
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Council approval to issue purchase orders to Asplundh. |
| | | | | | | | Background:
This service allows Power and Light (IPL) to adhere to the strict guidelines in performing line clearance/tree trimming practices to clear electrical lines. This is a vital and necessary practice to reduce tree-related electrical outages and maintain a safe zone around the electrical facilities. This work is performed according to current Industrial safety standards and trees are trimmed according to arboriculture standards.
Council approved a contract for this service in 2020 as the result of an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for this service.
Approval of this item authorizes change orders up to ten (10) percent of the authorized amount, providing appropriations are available. |
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Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact to the City is $3,353,500.00. Funding will be included in the fiscal year 2023-2024 proposed budget, page 239, account number (6150-5240), Transmission & Distribution-Other Services, IPL fund 20.
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| | | | | | | | | Department: Power & Light | Contact Person: James Nail |
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| REVIEWERS: | | Department | Action | | Purchasing Division (Finance Department) | Approved | | Power and Light Department | Approved | | Finance Department | Approved | | City Managers Office | Approved | | City Clerk Department | Approved |
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