Item Coversheet

*5.B.1.


Shakopee City Council
March 6, 2024


FROM:Kirby Templin, Water Resources/Environmental Engineer
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Approval of 2024 Tree Purchase Orders for Annual Resident Tree Sale and Tree Replacement Program
Policy/Action Requested:
Approve the 2024 Tree Purchase Orders.
Recommendation:
Approval as requested.
Discussion:

Approximately 300 trees are ordered each year as part of the Tree City USA initiative. 100 trees are available to residents at a discounted price through the annual Arbor Day Resident Tree Sale. The remaining 200 trees are planted throughout the city in parks and boulevards to replace trees that have died from disease and pest.

 

Quotes were solicited from four tree nurseries and the lowest price for each tree species was selected for order. Attached is the 2024 tree order summary detailing the purchase order amount from each nursery.

Budget Impact:
The total 2024 tree order amount is $45,079 which falls within the project's budget of $50,000. The project will be funded by the Tree Fund. Revenues from the tree sale are deposited back into the Tree Fund for future tree purchase.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 Tree Order Summary