HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - TREE MAINT RENEWAL (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item: _ OL
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
October 12, 2004
William Wittkopf
RENEWAL OF TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Field Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) City Council approve the renewal of the current contract for tree maintenance services with
Tru Green Landcare for an amount not to exceed $450,000 per year, and 2) authorize City
Manager or designee to execute all contract documents for the remaining renewal terms allowed
per this agreement, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
In 200 1, the City entered into a one-year contract (#0 1 -0027 1) with Tru Green Landcare for the
provision of tree maintenance services Citywide. This contract allowed for four additional
one-year terms, renewable at the City's option and if mutually agreeable to both parties.
Tru Green Landcare has provided exceptional service to the City throughout the current contract
period. Their staff is both well-qualified to perform the work and knowledgeable of the City's
standards for tree maintenance and care. The company has been consistently responsive to the
City's needs when providing both day-to-day and emergency services. City staff routinely
receives compliments from citizens regarding the professionalism exhibited by the contractor's
crews when working in residential areas.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure, in the amount of $450,000, have been budgeted in account number
5600-8001 Fiscal Year 2004/2005.
ATTACHMENTS
Tru Green Landcare Contract #01-00271 (2001) available in the City Clerk's Reading File