Item 27 - Approval of Purchase of Root Pruner
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~ .REEQBT SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
- James L. Bowersox, City M~
FROM:
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager0f\-
James R. Williams, Director of Public S\\rvices ~
Daniel W. Cannon, Maintenance Operations Man e . Of_
DATE: August I, 1995
SUBJECT: Approval of the Purchase of a Root Pruner
ABSTRACT
The City's sidewalk inventory is being damaged by tree roots. A mechanical root pruner has been proven
the most efficient means to protect sidewalks from being lifted up by tree roots. Staff evaluated the City's
needs, developed specifications and concluded that a mechanical root pruner would fulfill the requirements.
Staff formally advertised the specifications and received one bid from Vermeer California, Inc., of Ontario,
California. It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase ofa root pruner for $14,137.91.
-- E~RONMENTALRE~EW
It is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase amount is within budget.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Vermeer California, Inc., 1733 South Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, California 91761.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of a root pruner from Vermeer California,
Inc., Ontario, California for $14,137.91.
ACTION
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.- AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF POW A Y
This report is included on the Consent Calendar. There will be no separate discussion of the report prior to approval by the
City Council unless members of the Council, staff or public request it to be removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed separately. If you wish to have this report pulled fOf discussion, please fill out a slip Indicating the report number
and give it to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the City Council meeting.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Mana~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager:il\
James R. Williams, Director of Public Services ~
Daniel W. Cannon, Maintenance Operations Ma a rf:j~
DATE: August 1, 1995
SUBJECT: Approval of the Purchase of a Root Pruner
BACKGROUND
Thousands of feet of the City's sidewalk inventory has been damaged by tree roots and
more feet are in jeopardy of being destroyed. A root pruner is necessary to cut tree roots
growing under sidewalks thus preventing sidewalk root damage.
Staff evaluated various alternatives to saving trees causing sidewalk destruction and
reducing damage to the infrastructure. Root pruning program would provide for a twelve
to eighteen inch ditch being dug next to a sidewalk or curb and a hard plastic root barrier
being placed in the ditch. This has been proven effective.
FINDINGS
Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for a root pruner were mailed and one bid was received from
Vermeer California, Inc., Ontario, Califomia, for $14,137.91. This bid met all specifications
and was within budget:
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is not subject to CECA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase amount of $14,137.91 is within budget.
ACTION:
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August 1, 1995
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Vermeer California, Inc., 1733 South Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, California 91761
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of a root pruner from
Vermeer California, Inc., of Ontario, California for $14,137.91.
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