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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2B, Authorization of Funds for Storm Cleanup ~ ~HILLS Request for Council Action Prepared By: Greg Hoag Council Meeting Date: June 23,2008 Authorization of Funds for Storm Cleanup Budgeted Amount: $35,000 Actual Amount: $12,500 Funding Source: General Fund Recommendation: Authorize staff an additional $5000.00 beyond the City Administrator's authorized spending limit of 7,500.00 to complete the storm damage cleanup and tree removal at Ingerson Park for a total cost not to exceed $12,500.00. Supporting Documents: 1. Memorandum dated June 23, 2008 from Public Works Director, Greg Hoag ~ MEMORANDUM DA TE: June 23, 2008 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: Greg Hoag, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Storm Damage Tree Removal, Ingerson Park BACKGROUND On the evening of June 14, a storm with high winds caused extensive tree damage to Ingerson Park. At the City Council Work Session on June 16, staff briefed the City Council on the extent of the damage, and Council recommended that staff begin the cleanup process up to the City Administrator's authorized spending limit for budgeted items of$7,500.00. Staff contacted our contracted tree company to begin the cleanup. On June 18, Precision Landscape and Tree began the work to cleanup and remove trees in the park within the authorized spending limit. Staff anticipates the total project costs will not exceed $12,500.00. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION Authorize staff an additional $5,000.00 beyond the City Administrator's authorized spending limit of$7,500.00 to complete the storm damage cleanup and tree removal at Ingerson Park for a total cost not to exceed $12,500.00. C:\DoCUlnents andSettings\noah.simon\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6C\CC Memo6 23 08 Ingerson Park stonn damage. doc