Title
Tree Pruning, Tree Removal and Other Services - COOP 24-0382 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53290) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 162214 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Pruning, Tree Removal and Other Services for Citywide use. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional funds will not exceed $698,000.
Report
Summary
The City is extending the use of this agreement to all City departments to continue providing use of the tree inventory system, tree pruning, tree removal, tree planting and other related services throughout the City on an as-needed basis.
The Contractor’s broad range of services includes creating an inventory and assessment of the City's trees. This assessment includes location, species, health and size of trees maintained by the City and covers areas such as rights-of-way, street medians and all City-maintained parks and facilities. The tree inventory system provides a comprehensive view of the health of the urban forest on City properties, which enables accurate monitoring and management of tree conditions and supports proactive maintenance efforts.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on January 31, 2028.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $698,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,298,000. Funds are available in the various departments' budgets.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Tree Inventory System, Tree Pruning, Tree Removal and Related Services Contract COOP 24-0382 (Ordinance S-51461) on December 4, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Finance Department.