Council awards tree‑removal bid, approves equalization contract and buys two disc‑golf baskets
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Summary
Council awarded a $13,350 low bid to Heinz Tree Service for required tree removal tied to phase‑2 water-main work, approved a two‑year agreement with Saginaw County Equalization Services for tax database/billing, and bought two replacement disc‑golf baskets for $902.11 from the parks budget.
Council handled several procurement and contract items during the meeting.
Tree removal for phase‑2 water-main work: staff received three bids; the apparent low bid of $13,350 from Heinz Tree Service was recommended and the council voted to award the contract. Staff explained the higher bids may have included stump grinding the low bid excluded; bidders acknowledged the difference after review.
Equalization services contract: council moved and approved an independent contractor agreement with Saginaw County Equalization Services to manage the property-tax database and billing services under a two‑year arrangement. Staff said some townships are leaving prior vendors and consolidating with county services; proponents said county processing would align with collection procedures and could simplify delinquent-tax administration.
Parks purchase: after tornado damage to two brand‑new disc‑golf baskets, the parks committee recommended purchasing two black galvanized MVP baskets at $902.11 from the parks budget. The council approved the purchase by roll call.
All three actions were approved by council votes recorded in the meeting minutes. Each purchase or contract will be implemented by the responsible department. No amendments to these contracts or purchases were made at the meeting.
