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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Brett Weiler, Superintendent of Streets
DATE: February 25, 2014
SUBJECT:
Authorization to purchase Altosid XR Ingot tablet products for mosquito abatement for the 2014 season from Clarke Mosquito Inc. under the Illinois Central Management Contract
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval to purchase Altosid XR Ingot tablet products for mosquito abatement for the 2014 season.
BACKGROUND:
Insecticides are mandated for keeping mosquito reproduction to a minimum.
DISCUSSION:
Each year the Division of Street Maintenance dispenses tablets into all the catch basins throughout the City of Aurora. This procedure prevents mosquito larvae from hatching, greatly reducing mosquito population overall. Dollars have been appropriated in account 101-4460-431-65-38 for this expenditure of $34,100.00. The Altosid XR Ingot tablets are available under the Illinois Central Management Contract.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This procedure prevents mosquito larvae from hatching, greatly reducing mosquito population overall.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Council approval to purchase Altosid XR Ingot tablets for the 2014 season from Clarke Mosquito Inc. under the Illinois Central Management Contract.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing purchase of Altosid XR Ingot insecticides from Clarke Mosquito Inc., Roselle, Illinois for the 2014 Mosquito Abatement Program in the amount of $34,100.00 under the Illinois Central Management Contract for the Division of Street Maintenance.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercis...
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