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Committee awards lawn, trash and tree work contract to West Virginia Demolition
Summary
Resolution 25‑52 was approved to contract West Virginia Demolition Incorporated for lawn mowing, trash removal and tree/vegetation cleanup at as‑needed rates; the low bid quoted $110 per lawn and $95 per trash cleanup, with a tree/vegetation cleanup figure in the transcript that appears to be a typographical error.
The finance committee approved Resolution 25‑52 authorizing the mayor or city manager to enter an agreement with West Virginia Demolition Incorporated for lawn care, trash removal and tree trimming on properties where owners fail to maintain yards.
The change matters because it gives the city an as‑needed contractor to maintain neglected private properties, allows the city to place liens to recover costs, and consolidates these services in separate contracts rather than the prior single contract used since 2019.
Mr. Michelle told the committee the low bid for lawn mowing was $110 per lawn regardless of size. He described added line items for tree trimming/vegetation cleanup and trash/debris cleanup; the transcript lists a tree/vegetation cleanup amount as “$2.75,” which appears to be a typographical error in the audio record, and $95 for trash cleanup. Mr. Michelle said the city provides notice to property owners to cut grass before the city proceeds and places liens when possible to recover expenses.
He also noted the contract had been in place with West Virginia Demolition since 2019 and that the item had been separated into multiple contracts so lawn care, vegetation cleanup, and trash removal could be procured as needed. The committee adopted Resolution 25‑52 by voice vote.
The record does not specify guaranteed frequency of services or the annual budget for the contract.
