Consider action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Fannin Tree Farm for On-call Contract Services for Tree Furnishing and Planting Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.

The Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Urban Forest in Addison, including planting new trees and mitigating any trees lost or removed on public property.  Staff requests that Council consider approving an Agreement with Fannin Tree Farms for furnishing and planting trees for on-call contract services.  Staff is utilizing bid # 2010-006 with the City of Frisco as the basis of an interlocal agreement. The annual cost of the agreement will not exceed $200,000 and the agreement can be renewed for an additional 4 years. Funds from the Department's operating budget, located in the general fund, and funds from the Tree Mitigation Fund will be utilized to purchase and plant trees.  

Administration recommends approval.