Authorization to Seek Proposals for Abatement Services

The City of Ramsey has been using local vendors for abatement services that include mowing and blight "clean-up". The contract that the City had for mowing has expired and the "clean up" contract will expire in June. Abatements have increased over the past year and the recent rise in home foreclosures in the City adds to the locations needing mowing and "clean-up". To expedite the abatement process, staff is asking for authorization to seek proposals for contracted abatement services. Separate proposals for mowing and "clean up" have been completed. A notice will be published in the Anoka County Union once a week for two weeks beginning March 25, 2011. The deadline for proposals will be April 15, 2011. The notice will also be mentioned and available on the City Web Site. Vendors that are currently known to staff will be sent a proposal by mail.

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Staff recommends authorization to seek proposals for abatements services- mowing and clean-up.

Administration- posting of a public notice in the Anoka Co Union twice

Motion by City Council to authorize staff to formally advertise for “Request for Proposal” for abatement services (mowing and "clean-up") with the intended purpose to secure a contract with vendors for one year.