Resolution 2025-104Resolution No. 2025-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS TREES AND
DEBRIS AT WHEATON WOODS PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City") is a duly organized and validly
existing non home -rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of
Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, the City's Code of Ordinances provides that the City may approve contracts
for supplies and equipment in excess of $25,000 that have not been competitively bid by a two-
thirds affirmative vote of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks Department maintains Wheaton Woods Park (the "Park"),
a park site that is a natural, trail -designed park with a picnic area and shelter; and
WHEREAS, some older, large trees at the Park have declined in health in recent years,
and pose a potential hazard to park users; and
WHEREAS, the City's parks department staff does not have the equipment to safely
remove these large, dying and hazardous trees; and
WHEREAS, the City received a quote from Homer Tree Service to provide the needed
tree removal and cleanup for an amount of $50,000 (the "Quote"); and
WHEREAS, Homer Tree Service is one of very few companies that offer tree removal
services at the scale the City needs for the Park; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Quote, Homer Tree Service would clear the
underbrush around the hazardous trees, remove the hazardous trees, and remove and thin out
various trees and existing brush piles and downed trees around the park; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best interests of
the health and safety of the City and its residents to waive the competitive bidding requirement
and to authorize and approve the contract with Homer Tree Service in accordance with the
provisions of the Quote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the United
City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated in this Resolution as the findings
of the Corporate Authorities.
Section 2. The Corporate Authorities hereby waive the bidding requirements, pursuant to
the City's Code of Ordinances, and the City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to
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proceed with the contract with Homer Tree Service, Inc., of Lockport, Illinois, of for tree removal
service in an amount not to exceed $50,000, as described in the Quote.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval
as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
23rd day of September, A.D. 2025.
KEN KOCH
AYE
DAN TRANSIER
AYE
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER
AYE
CRAIG SOLING
AYE
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER
AYE
MATT MAREK
AYE
RUSTY CORNEILS
AYE
RUSTY HYETT
AYE
APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
this day of tn�' / �A.D. 2025.
Attest:
C Y CLERK
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EE 5ER1/ICEs INC.
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Yorkville Parks & Rec
Attn: Scott Sleezer
WHEATON WOOD PARK — YORKVILLE, IL — BUGDET PROPOSAL
Please find below our bid proposal for tree work to be performed at the above referenced project.
Scope of Work:
Mow brush and weeds within the perimeter of Wheaton Woods Park as discussed at onsite meeting 6/17/25,
Remove dead hazard trees throughout the perimeter of the mowed area, to include various types and species of trees to open area
of congestion and overgrowth.
These tree removals will be cut low near ground (no stump removal)
Remove existing piles of tree debris throughout park.
Trees to be removed/thinned will be determined at a walk through if and when project is completed.
Work is expected to take approximately one (1) week for completion.
Debris Removal:
Wood chips generated by the tree chipping process and logs will be removed from the site. Brush clipping to remain.
Stump Removal:
NA — no stump grinding.
Mobilization:
Property lines and clearing Emits must be marked prior to our mobilization. Project site must have equipment access to clearing areas with
no parked cars near removal areas. Price includes one mobilization. If trees are to be felled prior to Match 31 Annual Endangered
Sat Deadline then NTP is required prior to February 15th of the given year in order to guarantee completion by deadline.
Terms & Conditions:
Terms: net 30: zero % retention. Pricing is valid for 90 days and is based on current fuel rates.
Ownership:
The client warrants that ail trees, plant material and property upon which work is to be performed are either owned by him/her or that
permission for the work has been obtained from the owner. Homer Tree Service, Inc. is to be held harmless from all claims for damages
resulting from the customer's failure to obtain such permission.
Additional Work:
Any additional work or equipment required to complete the work, caused by the authorizing party's failure to make known or caused by
previously unknown condition not apparent in estimating the work specified, shall be paid for by the client.
Exclusions:
Price does not include replacement trees, root raking, minority/female labor participation, PLA participation, restoration, stump
backfill, traffic control, debris removal, herbicide, permits or flaggers.
BUDGET PROPOSAL------------------------------------------------------$50,000.00
This Agreement constitutes the complete and final agreement and understanding among the parties relating to the subject matter herenf, and supersedes all prior proposals, nwiatlons, assertions, aFfirtnations, promises, agreements
and understandings relating to surh subject matter. h`o provision o€this agreement or any instrument executed pursuant to this Agreement may be modi5ed or waived except by an instrument in writing executed by the parry
against whom arch modification or waiver is sought Waiver of any p-vision of this Agreement or any breach of this Agreement shall not thereafter beVbe a 9 nsent by the wai—g party to any Further waiver,
modification or breach by the other parry, Failure by one of the parties co this Agreement to assert its rights For any breach of this Agreement shall not a of such rights. This Agreement shall be binding upon the
permitted successors and assigns oF-ch Party. r
Plea sign anckfax pack to our office as your acceptance of the above proposal and terms. We loo4flr(vapWworking with you on this project.
Estimate provided by: Scott Reposh
16464 W. 143rd Street Lockport, IL 60441 Phone: 815-512-7017 Fax: 815-838-6027