Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an agreement with two nurseries (McKay Nursery and Johnson Nursery) for tree purchases for ten years, from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2037. Funding for tree purchases is included in the Streets Division capital budget (Munis #12415 - Street Tree Program).
Title
Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with either one or both of two Wisconsin nurseries, McKay Nursery and Johnson Nursery, to purchase trees until January 1, 2037.
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On January 16, 2007, the Common Council authorized the Forestry section of the Parks Division to purchase trees on a sole or dual source contract from either or both of two Wisconsin nurseries, McKay Nursery and Johnson Nursery, for a 10-year period (RES-07-00130, Legislative File 05135). This authorization expired on January 1, 2017. On February 28, 2017, the Common Council authorized the Forestry section of the Parks Division to purchase trees on a sole or dual source contract from either or both of two Wisconsin nurseries, McKay Nursery and Johnson Nursery, for a 10-year period (RES-17-00146, Legislative File 45949). This authorization expires on January 1, 2027.The Streets Division requests that the authorization be extended for another ten years to January 1, 2037.
WHEREAS, the Forestry section of the Streets Division plants approximately 2,800 trees per year in new subdivisions and to replace existing trees that were removed; and
WHEREAS, Forestry has concerns about competitively bidding tree stock, that it will vary in quality and have a higher mortality rate, which will result in a higher number of removals and replantings and require additional inspections, all of which will add to Forestry’s workload; and
WHEREAS, the tree species grown outside the Wisconsin climate may not be as well-suited to the state’s climate as in-state grown trees; and
WHEREAS, the competitive bid process may limit availability of trees in the size and with the species diversity needed...
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