From
Lee Harriss, Special District Administrator
Title
Contract with Arbor Masters Tree Service for tree services for one year in the amount of $75,000 in Westchester PID (Council District 6)
Presenter
Lee Harriss, Special District Administrator
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
The PID Board recommended that Arbor Masters Tree Service be awarded a contract for tree services. The term extends from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Arbor Masters Tree Service had the contract last year and performed satisfactorily.
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 252.022 (a) (9) exempts public improvement districts from competitive bidding requirements. Per that statute, the PID Advisory Board is empowered to enter into contracts such as the ones with Arbor Masters Tree Service following approval by the City Council.
Financial Consideration
Funds for this contract are available from annual assessments adopted by the City Council on September 15, 2020, which are estimated to generate $1,089,188 for the fiscal year.