R2026-67 Resolution Approving Bid with Oak Bros Tree Care & Removal for Tree Delivery and Planting for USDA Tree Grant

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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Memo No. 2026-21 March 16th, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council FROM: Melissa Hon, City Manager Lacie Elzy, Economic & Community Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Bid with Oak Bros Tree Care & Removal for Tree Delivery and Planting for USDA Tree Grant RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends that City Council approve the attached Resolution accepting the bid from Oak Bros Tree Care & Removal for the delivery and planting of 100 trees as part of the City's USDA Tree Grant program and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order. BACKGROUND: The City of Decatur was awarded a$750,000 tree grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)to support restoration of the City's urban tree canopy. The City's required match for this grant was waived through a federal waiver program provided that trees are planted within designated urban core areas. These trees will be planted in partnership with the Decatur Park District in parks located within the urban core. This grant will fund the planting, watering, and maintenance of approximately 1,200 trees over a five-year period in areas where tree canopy coverage is significantly lower than in other parts of the community. The City has partnered with the Decatur Park District and other community partners to carry out this effort and identify priority planting locations. As part of the ongoing implementation of this grant, City staff solicited bids for the delivery and planting of 100 trees. Oak Bros Tree Care & Removal submitted a bid in the amount of$60,000 for the delivery and planting of the trees. The cost of this work will be fully reimbursed through the USDA Tree Grant program in accordance with the grant agreement. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None anticipated. STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions,they may contact Lacie Elzy, at 217-542-3559 or Lelzy@decaturil.gov BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The cost of this project will be reimbursed through the USDA Grant program.