HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - TREE TRIMMING CONTR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARI
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Terri Maus
DATE: July 14, 1998
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Field Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council approve the contract with Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. for
$462,760. These funds have been budgeted -in FY.1998-1999 in account number
5600-8001. Authorize the : City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. is beginning its third year of a four year renewable ,
contract for tree trimming service to the City. Golden Bear has provided the City
with exceptional service over the past two years. Therefore, staff is proposing to
renew the contract between Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. and the City of Santa
Clarita for an additional year, Fiscal Year 1998/1999. The contract for tree
trimming services in the public right-of-way on trees over 10 feet high. City staff is
responsible for providing trimming services on trees under 10 feet high.
The Fiscal Year 1997/1998 contract was for $312,760. During this year's budget
deliberations, the City Council increased the tree trimming budget to $462,760.
Funds for this contract have been budgeted for in account number 5600-8001,
Contractual Services.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure, in the amount of $462,760, have been budgeted in
account number 5600-8001.
ATTACHMENTS
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