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CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST <br />FOR ACTION <br />Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: <br />November 1, 2023 <br />Public Works/Parks & Rec <br />VI.1 <br />TITLE OF ISSUE: <br />Hidden Spring Park Rain Garden Maintenance <br />BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: <br />In 2007, the city developed Hidden Spring Park. The design of the park included a large rain garden, shoreline plantings and two <br />intermittent creek beds leading from the rain garden and the "hidden" spring, respectively. In the 16 years since then, the maintenance <br />of the park; specifically its natural features, has consisted mostly of an annual mowing in the fall. The shoreline area was given more <br />specialized maintenance in its early years to ensure establishment of native species, however, it's been at least 10 years since any <br />active management. With this more passive management, some areas have become overrun with weeds, trees and other non-native <br />species. <br />Staff met with two contractors with knowledge of native landscapes and received quotes on a multi-year plan to reestablish the native <br />plantings intended for the rain garden, shoreline and other areas. We are recommending entering into a contract with Prairie <br />Restorations to help us reestablish the intended plant mix in the prescribed areas. As you'll note in the proposal, some areas will need <br />complete tear-out and replanting, while other areas may only require spot treatment, controlled burns or other targeted maintenance. <br />Their proposal also contains some activities on which the city and/or volunteers could assist. <br />COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: <br />2024 - $7,770; 2025 - $1,425; Alternate to save $785 in 2024 w/volunteer planting. Parks Maint. Budget <br />REQUESTED ACTION: <br />Motion to recommend approval of a contract with Prairie Restorations, Inc. as presented, for services in 2024 & <br />2025, with the option to provide volunteer help as outlined. <br />For ClerkÓs Use: <br />SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED <br />Motion By: ____________________________________ <br /> Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map <br />Second By: ____________________________________ <br />Aye <br />Vote Record: Nay <br />__________ <br />Proposed Contract for 2024-2025 Services <br />Other (specify) ____________ <br />__________ <br />__________Fuchs <br />_______________________________________________________________ <br />__________ <br />_______________________________________________________________ <br />__________ <br />_____ <br />_____ <br />_____ <br />_____ <br />Refer to: _________________________________ <br /> Tabled Until: ______________________________ <br />Consent <br /> Other: ___________________________________ <br /> Regular <br /> <br />