R-1699 - 01/23/2018 - PUBLIC WORKS - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2018-PW-SC-TREE-R-1699
A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK AND HOMER TREE CARE
IN RELATION TO REMOVAL OF BUCKTHORN, ASH AND DEAD TREES
AT THE SPORTS CORE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Staff was directed to obtain quotes for removal of invasive Buckthorn, Ash, and Dead
Trees at the Sports Core Property; and
WHEREAS, Homer Tree Care("Homer")is a local contractor that has the expertise and specialty
equipment needed to remove invasive Buckthorn, Ash, and Dead Trees ("Tree Services"); and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to enter into a Contract ("Contract") with Homer for the Tree
Services, which Contract is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Village staff recommends that the Village waive competitive bidding and enter into a
Contract with Homer for Tree Services; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, being fully advised in the premises, have
determined that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents to waive competitive bidding for
Tree Services and approve the Contract;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part of,
this Resolution as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: Waiver of Competitive Bidding Requirements. The advertising and bidding
requirements for Tree Services shall be, and they are hereby, waived in accordance with Section 1-7-4 of
the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois.
Section 3: Approval of Contract. The President and Board of Trustees hereby approve the
Contract for Tree Services with Homer in substantially the same form as attached as Exhibit A.
Section 4: Authorization and Execution of Contract. The Village Manager and Village Clerk
shall be, and hereby are, authorized to execute the Contract for Tree Services between the Village and
Homer after final approval by the Village Attorney and receipt of the final Agreement fully executed by
Homer.
Section 5: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force upon passage and approval
in the manner provided by law.
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Approving Homer Tree Contract
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APPROVED THIS 23rd day of January, 2018.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 23rd day of January, 2018.
Ayes: Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Saiyed
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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Approving Homer Tree Contract
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EXHIBIT A
CONTRACT