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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM SUMMARY:

Consider the approval of a Timber Sales Agreement with Piedmont Forestry, LLC for the harvesting of timber at Still Branch Regional Reservoir for the Water and Wastewater Department of the Public Works and Utilities Department. Public Works Director Brant D. Keller will address.


SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OR CONCERNS:

The spray field used for sludge management at the Still Branch Water Treatment Plant needs thinning and expanding. The area consists of approximately 75 acres. The sale price per ton is $10.25 for pine pulpwood; super pulpwood is $15.30; pine chip 'n' saw is $18.30 per ton; pallet wood is $22.50; and hardwood pulpwood is $5.40 per ton. Griffin will receive $7,000.00 in advance and the balance upon completion of timber sale.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Sale proceeds, of an amount yet to be determined, to be deposited in the Water and Wastewater Revenue Fund in miscellaneous account.

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Signed_City_of_Griffin_Timber_Sale_Contract.pdfSB Timber Sale Agreement
Submitted by:

Meeting Date:

Brant D. Keller PhD

4/28/2015

Reviewed by:

 
Kenny L. Smith