===== PDF PAGE 67 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 22-R-0076 - Contract Award - Emerald Tree Care, LLC for the 2023 Emerald Ash Borer Insecticidal COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: December 1, 2022 Treatment Program for an Amount Not to Exceed $79,464.75 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: December 19, 2022 ~ IJ A 1STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works SIGNATURE M xJ..' --APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael L. Guttman SIGNATURE _________ _ ITEM SUMMARY: Emerald Tree Care, LLC has provided annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) treatment services related to the application of insecticidal treatments, in the form of trunk injections and Basil System Soil Injections, to manage the spread and negative impact of the EAB since 2011. There are currently approximately 1, 150 City-owned Ash trees that would require treatment in 2023. To date, there have been approximately 700 Ash trees lost since EAB treatment began in 2011, or about 38% of the original treatment set. Many of these trees were lost due to storm related damage or other reasons; however, the majority were removed due to failing health caused by early damage from the EAB. Daniel Miraval, a board certified arborist, of Emerald Tree Care has provided the City with his recommendation for continuing with a monitor and treatment program for the City's Ash trees. Furthermore, Mr. Miraval recommends the continued use of Boxer for trunk injections bi-annually and soil treatment using "lmidicloprid" on an annual basis. In 2022, the EAB program only required the annual soil treatment of "lmidicloprid". In FY 2023, Emerald Tree Care, LLC will provide annual soil treatment of "lmidicloprid" and the bi-annual trunk injections using Boxer (a.k.a. Emamectin Benzoate) for protection against the EAB. Emerald Tree Care has provided a proposal for the scope of work in 2023, in the amount of $79,464.75. The cost to perform soil treatment is $22,328.75 while trunk injections will cost $57,136.00. Please see attached for additional information. Staff recommends continuing soil treatment and trunk injections in Fiscal Year 2023, along with continued monitoring of the City's Ash trees and conducting an evaluation of all remaining Ash trees to assess the benefits of continuing application of insecticidal treatments for the EAB. In FY 2023, there is $80,000.00 budgeted for the 2023 EAB Insecticidal Treatment Program in the Capital Projects Fund Account 08-34-53-4886. ACTIONS PROPOSED: Approve Resolution No. 22-R-0076 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with Emerald Tree Card, LLC of Roselle, Illinois, for the 2023 Emerald Ash Borer Insecticidal Treatment Program for an amount not to exceed $79,464.75 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ===== PDF PAGE 68 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-0076 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH EMERALD TREE CARE, LLC FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2023 EMERALD ASH BORER INSECTICIDAL TREATMENT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, in regular session assembled, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Emerald Tree Care, LLC of Roselle, Illinois, for the 2023 Emerald Ash Borer Insecticidal Treatment Program in the amount not-to-exceed $79,464.75, in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A". APPROVED this 19th day of December, 2022. AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Mayor Ruben Pineda ATTEST: Executive Office Assistant Valeria Perez ===== PDF PAGE 69 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Emerald Tree Care 60 Monaco Dr I Roselle, IL 60172 Office: 630-480-4090 I www.emeraldtreecarellc.com November 18, 2022 City of West Chicago Attn: Dept. of Public Works 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 To Mr. Mehul Patel - The Emerald Tree Care firm finds it imperative to continue treating the City's Ash population for Emerald Ash Borer control. Without continued treatments, the preservation efforts the City has put forth thus far would be at risk. There are various research entities (Michigan State University; Ohio State University; the Morton Arboretum) that have identified that a second wave of Emerald Ash Borer is on its way due to a surge of Ash saplings in naturalized (or unmanaged) areas. The treatment program has yielded successful results. For the 2023 Season, there are 1,151 Ash on the treatment list for preservation. These Ash had a total of 9,273 diameter inches in 2010. These Ash now have a total of 17,288 diameter inches, which reflects an 86.43% increase in growth. While the City is aware, it is nice to reiterate the many benefits these municipal trees offer-to the residents, the community, and the environment. These benefits include reducing air pollution, conserving water, reducing soil erosion, and providing shade. The 2023 Season recommends Ash treatments consisting of both a soil drench and a trunk injection. The soil drench is a.mixture of fertilizer, bio-root stimulant, and insecticide (a.i. imidacloprid) that is applied in the Spring. The trunk injections were last performed in 2021, and therefore are 'due' this year, as the chemical (a.i. emamectin benzoate) is labeled for two-year control. These injections are done in the Summer. The continued treatment efforts have contributed to a healthy and diverse municipal canopy. ?l~n~-oani•I M. Miraval J Board Certified MastLborist Emerald Tree Care LLC ===== PDF PAGE 70 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Contact Information: Emerald Tree Care 60 Monaco Dr I Roselle, IL 60172 emeraldtreecarellc@gmail.com Family Owned and Operated Since 2005 www.emeraldtreecarellc.comooo Celebrating over 15 years of quality tree care! 630-480-4090 Customer Contact: 630-293-2255 w City of West Chicago twilcox@westchicago.org Attn: Dept. of Public Works 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 2023 Tree Care Quote Quote No: 2022-2507 Issued: 11/18/2022 Qty Tree Care Description est/Unit Total Your 2023 Tree Care Quote is below. 17,863 total diameter inches of Ash to be SOIL treated with lmidacloprid for the control of the Emerald 1.25 22,328.75 Ash Borer. This soil application includes balanced fertilizers, micronutrients, and organic bio-stimulants to support plant functions, promote root growth, and improve overall plant health. Trunk injections were last performed in 2021, and therefore are due this year. 17,855 total diameter inches of Ash to be TRUNK injected (non-drill) with Boxer (a.i. emamectin 3.20 57,136.00 benzoate) for the control of the Emerald Ash Borer and native Clearwing Borers. Provides 'up to two year' control. Thank you for choosing the Emerald Tree Care team as your preferred tree care provider! Total: $79,464.75 CHECK PAYMENT PREFERRED I CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Customer Signature fluNd~Daniel M. Miraval ~ -% By signing above, I authorize Emerald Tree Care, LLC ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, MA-5617B S to proceed with the work described above. ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified ..