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Board awards $15,000 contract to remove 15 trees around Florence tennis courts

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

The board approved Specialty Tree Service, LLC's $15,000 quote to remove and grind stumps of 15 trees around the city's tennis courts, selecting the lowest of two bids over Big John's Tree Service ($16,500).

Park Director Mark Hester presented two quotes to remove and grind the stumps of 15 trees surrounding the tennis courts. The board approved Specialty Tree Service, LLC's bid of $15,000; the other bid, from Big John's Tree Service, was $16,500. Alderman Brent Sistrunk moved to approve the Specialty Tree Service quote, Alderman Brian Grantham seconded, and the motion carried by unanimous vote.

The approved work covers removing and hauling off trees and grinding stumps at the tennis-court site; the motion designates Specialty Tree Service, LLC as the lowest and best of the two quotes received. The parks department will oversee scheduling and completion of the contracted work.