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Date: March 19, 2018 Item No.
AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR
2018 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Agreement with Applied
Ecological Services for maintenance of natural resources in 2018.
Overview
The City’s natural resources management program is designed to manage, promote and protect
the City’s natural resources. Examples of natural resources include waterway channels/creeks,
greenway corridors, ponds, prairies, wetlands and woodlands. Each year, the City implements
management strategies intended to preserve and enhance the quality of the City’s natural
resources. This year’s program includes restoration practices and mechanical/chemical treatments
designed to manage the spread of invasive species such as buckthorn, parsnip, ragweed, thistle,
wild Siberian Elm and Japanese Knotwood.
The City received four quotes for the 2018 large area vegetation maintenance locations. The quotes
ranged from a low quote of $28,352 submitted by Applied Ecological Services to a high quote of
$67,150. The attached Agreement establishes the scope of work, cost and schedule for completing
maintenance. All scheduled management strategies are programmed to be completed in 2018.
Primary Issues to Consider
• This work is programmed in the 2018 Adopted Budget. The anticipated funding source is
the Utility Fund – Environmental Resources Fund.
Supporting Information
• Agreement
Financial Impact: $28,352 Budgeted: Y☒ N☐ Source: Utility Fund – Env. Res.
Related Documents:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Access to a Multitude of Natural Amenities and
Recreational Opportunities
Report Completed by: McKenzie Cafferty, Environmental Resources Manager