Council approves tree-inventory contract tied to $37,310 Trees Forever grant

The LaSalle City Council approved a contract to hire Response Growth Collective to perform a city tree inventory after staff said LaSalle received a $37,310 grant from Trees Forever.

A presenter identified as Mike told the council the Local Business Association and the finance committee recommended Response Growth Collective because the bidder had 22 years of experience, was the lowest bidder, and provided the more detailed proposal. The grant will fund the inventory work.

Alderman Reynolds moved to approve the contract; the motion was seconded and adopted by roll call. Council members who recorded affirmative votes included Aldermen Patek, Reynolds, Lavery, Jepson, Herndon, Crane, Demus and Thompson.

Council members thanked organizers and committee volunteers for their work on the grant and the proposed inventory project. No amendments or additional funding were attached at the meeting.