R-38-14 Resolution Approving Proposal from Homer Tree Care Inc. for Tree Removal Services Resolution No.
A Resolution Approving Proposal
from Homer Tree Care Inc. for Tree Removal Services
WHEREAS, the Emerald Ash Borer has infested a significant number of trees
throughout the Village of Lemont("Village"); and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the Village to remove many of the infested
trees; and
WHEREAS, the Village is seeking a qualified company to assist in the tree removal
process; and
WHEREAS, Section 5/8-9-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/8-9-1) allows
the Board of Trustees of the Village ("Village Board"), upon a vote of two-thirds of the trustees
then holding office, to waive the requirements for competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, Homer Tree Care, Inc. submitted a proposal to Village staff for the
requisite work; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt and review of said proposal, the Village Board has determined
that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of the Village to waive competitive bidding
and accept the proposal from Homer Tree Care, Inc.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COOK, WILL & DU PAGE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS that:
SECTION ONE: Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing findings and recitals are
hereby adopted as Section One of this Resolution and are incorporated by reference as if set forth
verbatim herein.
SECTION TWO: Waiver of Public Bid Requirements and Acceptance of Proposal.
The Village Board hereby waives the competitive bidding requirements otherwise applicable to
accepting the proposal from Homer Tree Care, Inc. Said proposal, attached as Exhibit A and
incorporated in its entirety, is hereby approved.
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SECTION THREE: The Village Administrator is authorized to accept the proposal
from Homer Tree Care, Inc. attached hereto as Exhibit A, to make minor changes to the
document prior to execution that do not materially alter the Village's obligations, and to take any
other steps necessary to carry out this Resolution.
SECTION FOUR: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DUPAGE,
ILLINOIS on this 23rd day of June,2014.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas 1
Clifford Miklos r!
Ron Stapleton
Rick Sniegowski
Jeanette Virgilio
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CHARLENE M. SM I LEN
Village Clerk
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14000 S.ARCHER AVENUE, LOCKPORT, IL 60441
PHONE: 815-838-0320 FAX: 815-838-0375 www.homertree.com
PROPOSAL
Date: 6/13/2014 3:14 PM Job Name: 71615
Village of Lemont
Work Site: Ash Removals
16680 New Avenue Lemont, IL 60439
Lemont, IL 60439
Phone: (630) 816-2741 Jim Proposed By: Daniel Reposh
Customer Code: Vill16680-15604
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# Item Description Qty Cost
Tree Removal 1 $0.00
1- Tree removals with flush cut close to grade. Clean up and disposal
of all resulting debris.
2 - Stump grinding to a depth of 10” below grade, including raised
trunk flare areas and exposed surface roots. Resulting stump
grindings will be raked up and neatly piled within each cavity and
remain onsite.
Cost per tree: $205.00
*Stump grinding depth may vary depending on location of certain
underground utilities.
*Actual tree quantities per area to be verified prior to starting the
project.
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Your signature is required prior to the start of any work and indicates acceptance of the terms&conditions on the reverse side
of this document. All normal work operations to be performed according to ANSI A-300 standards.
NOTE:ALL WORK TO BE PAID UPON COMPLETION.