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Richmond council approves consultant session, park tree work, compost grinding, pump rehab and equipment repair
Summary
In a unanimous series of motions Dec. 9, 2025, Richmond City Council approved an EverStrive goal-setting session ($6,800), awarded tree-trimming and compost-site grinding contracts, authorized FTC for pump rehabilitation, and approved a $7,045.21 engine replacement for a Parks John Deere Gator.
The Richmond City Council approved a series of routine contracts and a consultant session during its Dec. 9, 2025 meeting, voting unanimously on each item.
Council approved a proposal from EverStrive Solutions for a goal-setting work session to help the council set priorities for FY27. The FY26 budget contained $7,500 for the session and EverStrive's proposal totals $6,800. The motion to approve was made by Councilor Ron Peterson and seconded by Councilor Rob Kinnard; the roll call vote was 6-0 in favor.
For parks maintenance, the council awarded RFP 01-2026 for tree removal and trimming at Maurice Roberts Park and Charles Armour Park to Hostetter Disaster Recovery d/b/a Hicks Family Tree Care. Only one responsive bid was submitted; the contract award is for $7,400, within the FY26 allocation of $10,000. Councilor Bob Bond moved the award, Councilor June Paige seconded, and the vote was 6-0.
The council awarded grinding and removal of the compost-site brush pile (RFP 04-2026) to Midwest Dredge d/b/a Handshake Siteworks at a unit price of $7.38 per cubic yard, totaling $11,284.02. Three bids were received but one submission was rejected due to incomplete paperwork. The FY26 budget had $15,000 earmarked for the project. Councilor Ron Peterson moved the award; Councilor Bob Bond seconded and the motion passed 6-0.
For water-plant infrastructure, the council approved the use of FTC to rehabilitate one High Service Pump per year over a three-year program. FTC submitted the lower-cost RFQ with a first-year estimate of $4,811; the FY26 budget included $3,500 for this repair and the city will use under-budget funds in the Water Fund to cover the difference. Councilor Peterson moved and Councilor Barb Hardwick seconded the motion; the vote was 6-0.
The Parks and Recreation Department sought approval to replace the engine on a 2023 John Deere Gator after diagnostic testing showed internal engine damage. The new engine, labor and a six-month engine-and-labor warranty total $7,045.21; staff requested a budget transfer from projected playground equipment repair funds to cover the cost. Council approved the repair and budget transfer (mover: Councilor Peterson; seconder: Councilor Bond) by a 6-0 vote.
Other routine actions at the meeting included acceptance of the Dec. 2, 2025 special meeting minutes and adoption of the Dec. 9 meeting agenda, each approved by unanimous roll call. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
