File #: RES-10:080    Version: 1 Name: Harmony Landscaping contract to furnish and plant trees
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/10/2010 In control: Public Services Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/15/2010
Title: A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO CONTRACT WITH HARMONY LANDSCAPING TO FURNISH AND PLANT TREES AND TO PROVIDE WATERING AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation
Indexes: Contract
Attachments: 1. Contract, 2. Attachment A, 3. Bid Tab
Related files: CON-360
Title
A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO CONTRACT WITH HARMONY LANDSCAPING TO FURNISH AND PLANT TREES AND TO PROVIDE WATERING AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has received an Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant;
 
WHEREAS, the project was formally bid;
 
WHEREAS, Harmony Landscaping was the low bidder meeting specifications with a bid of $42,035.39 plus tax to furnish and plant trees and $11,875.00 plus tax for watering and maintenance of trees;
 
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro negotiated with the bidder to reduce the price;
 
WHEREAS, the contract price to furnish and plant trees shall be $31,648.44 plus tax and $6,500.00 plus tax for watering and maintenance of trees;
 
WHEREAS, the funding for the execution of the contract shall come from appropriated grant funds and compensation shall be paid in accordance with the agreement.
 
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
 
Section 1. That the City of Jonesboro shall enter into a contract with Harmony Landscaping to furnish and plant trees for $31,648.44 plus tax and watering and maintenance of trees for $6,500.00 plus tax. Attachment A details locations.
 
Section 2. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of June, 2010.