Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. for the Street Trees - Fall (ODNR Grant) 2024 Project. The contract amount is $437,700.00, with a contingency of $62,250.00, for a total of $499,950.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project consists of installing 1200 trees in 12 under-served census tracts to help replace tree species that have been removed due to tree mortality and to plant new trees along streets that previously did not have trees. The new tree plantings will represent a diverse species of trees selected specifically for each planting location. It takes into consideration the specific site restrictions that each location has in an effort to reduce the heat-island effect, replace some of our lost Urban Tree Canopy and reduce storm water run-off in the area while not interfering with nearby utilities or structures.
This project is funded through the Urban Forestry Grant Program by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This Urban Forestry grant is a reimbursable grant that supports long-term developmental growth of local urban and community forest programs. A requirement of the program is a focus on disadvantaged communities defined by The Council on Environmental Quality’s Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool.
The goals of the Urban Forestry Grant Program align with the City’s Urban Forestry Master Plan. The City intends to utilize these grant funds to plant large-class street trees. These plantings will directly support the Master Plan goal of investing in equitable canopy across all neighborhoods by 2030, focusing on neighborhoods with low tree canopy and high social equity needs.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 30, 2024 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on ...
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