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215 Church Avenue
P.O.Box 1130
Oshkos 5 903-1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
DATE: February 16, 2015
RE: Agreement for Aquatic Plant Management&Maintenance Services
BACKGROUND
The City of Oshkosh has a long history of invasive aquatic plant management in Miller's Bay to
accommodate the use of the boat launch, mooring plugs and navigation channels out of the bay.
In addition, invasive aquatic plant management has been necessary in the Menominee Park Zoo
lagoon, 24`h Avenue Boat Launch and Fugelberg Boat Launch in the past. The city has contracted
with Aquatic Biologists, Inc. from Fond du Lac for these services for numerous years.
ANALYSIS
For the past two years, invasive aquatic plants did not reach a level to require treatment. Various
factors including the cooler summer weather contributed to low growth of the invasive aquatic
plants. Should the need arise this year, the city has one again entered into a professional services
agreement with Aquatic Biologists, Inc. to provide the necessary management.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of Aquatic Biologists, Inc. services is estimated not to exceed $27,687.20 which would
cover two treatments at all sites if deemed necessary. The 2015 Parks Revenue Facilities Fund
allocated $25,000 for this service and the Parks General Fund allocated $7,500.
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-16 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager, the
City may enter into professional service agreements without following a competitive bidding or
quotation process. In accordance with Section 12-16 of the Municipal Code and because this
agreement is in excess of $25,000, I am hereby submitting a report of this purchase to the
Common Council. If you have any questions on this purchase please contact me or Parks
Director Ray Maurer.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mark A. Rohloff,City Manager
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