Service committee authorizes contract to sell about 13,774 feet of city timber (Res. 25-67)

The service committee on Oct. 6 approved Resolution 25-67 authorizing the director of public service to enter into a contract to sell approximately 13,774 feet of timber on several city-owned parcels located off East Main Street and Ecology Road. The committee was told the sale is expected to raise about $17,000 for the city’s general fund.

Public service staff described the process: a consultant performs a tree inventory and tags trees eligible for harvest, the city then solicits bids and awards a contract. Committee members asked whether the timber included trees at risk of falling; staff said they had not personally inspected every tree but added the consultant’s inventory informs harvesting decisions. An emergency clause was included so work could occur before leaf collection, staff said.

Motion by Klaus (second recorded) moved the resolution forward; the committee approved the resolution by voice vote, 5-0. Staff indicated the city received three bids on the work. No opponents or amendments were recorded during committee discussion.