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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Airport Manager
DATE: July 10, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Bid for Tree and Brush Removal by Homer Tree Service, Inc. at the Aurora Municipal Airport in the amount of $63,500.
PURPOSE:
To clear approximately 19.5 acres of trees and brush located on the north side of the Aurora Municipal Airport.
BACKGROUND:
Approximately 11 months ago the Air Traffic Controllers at Aurora identified an area of trees on the north side of the airport that is obstructing their view of operations in this area and beyond. This stand of trees and brush is providing habitat for wildlife that poses a safety threat to landing and departing aircraft.
DISCUSSION:
A 2025 Decision package in the amount of $70,000 was approved this year for the removal of these trees.
Invitations to Bid were published June 6, 2025 through the City's OpenGov system. There was an option for a site visit for the contractors to get a visual of the area specified for clearing and two bids were received on June 25. Only one bidder met the required qualifications, Homer Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $63,500.
Funds have been set aside in account 504-4454-433.38-05.
Homer Tree Service has no outstanding debt with the City of Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The approval of this contract will have no negative impact to the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The airport staff recommends the award of the Tree and Brush Removal at Aurora Municipal Airport Project (25-174) to Homer Tree Service, Inc.
cc: Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Bid for Tree and Brush Removal by Homer Tree Service, Inc. at the Aurora Municipal Airport in the amount of $63,500.
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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 subsectio...
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