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Florence approves $15,000 tree-removal contract at tennis courts

City of Florence Mayor and Board · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The Florence board approved Specialty Tree Service LLC's $15,000 bid to remove and grind stumps of 15 trees around the city's tennis courts, selecting it as the low bid over Big John's Tree Service ($16,500).

Park Director Mark Hester recommended removing 15 trees and grinding stumps around the city tennis courts. The board voted to accept Specialty Tree Service, LLC's low quote of $15,000, noting it was the lowest and best of the two quotes received; Big John's Tree Service had submitted a $16,500 quote.

The motion to approve the $15,000 contract was made by Alderman Brent Sistrunk and seconded by Alderman Brian Grantham and carried by a unanimous vote. The board did not add conditions in the minutes; the contract vendor is recorded as Specialty Tree Service, LLC.