Report Prepared by: Juan Olmos, Public Works Manager - Tax Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning and Removal Services at Several Identified Priority 1 Locations in Districts 3 and 5 (Funded by Measure Y), Davenport, Fahrens Park I, Fahrens Park II, Mansiontette, Yosemite Gateway, and Village Landing Maintenance Districts, and Bellevue Ranch East, Cypress Terrace East, and Moraga Community Facilities Districts, in a Total Amount not to Exceed $545,425 Through the Contract Term Ending June 30, 2025 with an Option to Extend Through June 30, 2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for tree pruning and removal services at several identified priority 1 locations in Council District 3 and 5, as well as various maintenance and community facilities districts for a total amount not to exceed $545,425.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $545,425 for Tree Pruning and Removal Services; and,
B. Authorizing future contract amendments to add additional pruning and removal locations at a mutually agreeable rate, contingent upon available budget, through June 30, 2027; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq. and Section 3.04.120 of the Merced Municipal Code.
Services with an estimated value greater than $36,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
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