HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVE CONTR AMEND ARBORPRO (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
September 23, 2008
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Robert Sartain
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APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT OF ARBORPRO INC. TO
INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR TREE INVENTORY
DATA COLLECTION
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the amendment to Contract 08-00026 with ArborPro Inc. for tree
inventory data collection in the amount of $76,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
The City's tree inventory now includes an estimated 80,000 trees. The tree inventory has
increased due to the City's incorporation of new parks, facilities, tract developments,
annexations, improvements to medians, and continued tree planting Citywide. Of these 80,000
trees, 53,000 are maintained by the Urban Forestry Division and 27,000 are maintained by
Landscape Maintenance Districts.
In February 2008, the City entered into a contract with ArborPro Inc. for tree data collection
services. Certified arborists, using a global positioning system, have collected data on '
approximately 34,000 trees. Increasing the contract amount by $76,000 will allow 25,350
additional trees to be added to the tree data collection.
In addition to obtaining accurate information on tree locations, data obtained through this system
will give staff access to thorough information on species, size, condition, and other relevant data
for each of the trees inventoried.
APPROVED
A current and accurate computerized tree inventory will allow for comprehensive analysis of tree
maintenance needs, strategic planning, budget projections, efficient customer service, and time
savings for staff.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds totalling $76,000 for the additional tree inventory data collection are available as follows:
$50,000 in Account 14507-5161.001, $3,000 in Account 12512-5161.013$2,500 in Account
12513-5161.013, $2,500 Account 12514-5161.013, $6,000 in Account 12517-5161.013, $6,000
in Account 12520-5161.013, $3,000 in Account 12529-5141.001, and $3,000 in Account
12506-5161.013.
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