CC MEETING: June 3, 2025
DATE: May 21, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Elliott Reep, Emergency Management Coordinator
Rex Redden, Executive Director of Public Safety
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Consider A Resolution For The Ratification Of Emergency Storm Debris Removal Services By Crowdergulf, LLC. In An Amount Not To Exceed $510,800.
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BACKGROUND:
On the morning of March 4th, 2025, the City of Carrollton was impacted by a severe thunderstorm wind event. During this event, over two thirds of the city were impacted by 75 mph to 85 mph straight line winds. The total estimated debris exceeded 40,800 cubic yards.
In the aftermath of the storm, damage assessments made it evident that significant tree and vegetation damage had occurred throughout the city. During the first week and a half following the storm the city's normal bulk waste hauler attempted to remove storm debris in addition to providing their regular service. However, their efforts were exacerbated by the spring-cleaning season, and by March 19th it was evident that further disaster debris removal resources were necessary.
The City activated its disaster debris removal contract with CrowderGulf on March 21st, 2025, and CrowderGulf mobilized and started collecting storm debris on March 24th. The CrowderGulf contract specified a one-time mobilization and demobilization fee of $2,500 per truck, a daily rate of $3,600 per truck per day, and $2,000 per wheel loader per day; a wheel loader is used to push debris from an area a truck cannot access to where the debris can be picked up. Operations began with four trucks and one wheel loader but were expanded to six trucks and two-wheel loaders for maximum efficiency during the response. Crowder Gulf operations concluded on April 15th after collecting an estimated 34,665 cubic yards (7,799.63 tons) of storm debris in 23 days. When combining this with all other City collection efforts from the date of the storm, the total estimated storm debris collected was 4...
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