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Approval of Tree Trimming Service Contracts

Original title: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 40-26, TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH SHERLOCK TREE COMPANY, INC, ALL FLORIDA TREE & LANDSCAPE INC. AND RAPID RESPONSE FORCE, LLC FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID 2026-004 IN A TOTAL FIVE (5) YEAR AMOUNT OF $848,960 ($169,792 YEARLY).

Record date · April 7, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Commission has approved a five-year agreement with three companies to provide tree trimming services. The total value of these contracts is $848,960, with an annual expenditure of $169,792.

Why it matters

The city will spend $848,960 over five years to manage tree maintenance, which affects the scheduling and execution of local landscaping and public safety vegetation management.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Sherlock Tree Company, Inc.

The company is authorized to provide tree trimming services to the city under a five-year agreement.

Directly affected

All Florida Tree & Landscape Inc.

The company is authorized to provide tree trimming services to the city under a five-year agreement.

Directly affected

Rapid Response Force, LLC

The company is authorized to provide tree trimming services to the city under a five-year agreement.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission passed Resolution 40-26 to award tree trimming contracts.
  • Three companies were selected: Sherlock Tree Company, Inc., All Florida Tree & Landscape Inc., and Rapid Response Force, LLC.
  • The total contract value is $848,960 over a five-year period.
  • The annual cost for these services is $169,792.
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  • The contracts were awarded following the Invitation to Bid 2026-004 process.
  • The resolution was introduced on February 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be trimming trees in the city?
The city has contracted with Sherlock Tree Company, Inc., All Florida Tree & Landscape Inc., and Rapid Response Force, LLC.
How much will this cost taxpayers?
The total cost is $848,960 over five years, averaging $169,792 per year.
How long do these contracts last?
The agreements are for a five-year term.

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