Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Purchase a Mulch Blower for the Parks and Urban Forestry Division of the Recreation and Parks Department for a Cost of $112,771.19 and Authorize a Contingency Due to Market Volatility of up to $13,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $125,771.19
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Quality of Life
* Infrastructure
SUMMARY
The Parks & Urban Forestry Division is responsible for turf reduction and landscape beautification projects Citywide. Mulch and compost installation is a critical component of these efforts, supporting water conservation, soil health, and long-term landscape sustainability. The cost of installing mulch and compost has increased significantly due to rising labor and contractor expenses. The purchase of a mulch blower will improve operational efficiency by allowing Staff to install materials more quickly and effectively, reducing reliance on contracted services and lowering overall project costs. This investment supports the City's ongoing efforts to enhance landscape quality while maintaining fiscal responsibility
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute all documents required to purchase a mulch blower for the Recreation and Parks Department in an amount not to exceed $125,771.19, which includes a contingency of up to $13,000 to account for potential market price fluctuations.
BACKGROUND
The proposed action is in accordance with industry standards, including those established by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and Re-scape, which emphasize the use of compost and mulch to improve soil health, reduce weed competition, retain moisture, and support long-term plant establishment.
Currently, Staff install mulch through two primary methods: manual distribution of free mulch material provided by tree contractors, or through ...
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