R-64-14 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, the Village has an existing and satisfactory relationship with Homer Tree
Care, Inc., for removal of infected trees; 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.
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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 contract, attached as Exhibit A and
incorporated in its entirety, is hereby approved.
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 22 day of September,2014.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN
Debby Blatzer 1
Paul Chialdikas I
Clifford Miklos
Ron Stapleton V/
Rick Sniegowski J
Jeanette Virgilio V
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B '_ K. REAVES
President
AT ,EST:
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CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN
Village Clerk
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