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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
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DATE:
TO:
May 12, 2008
Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU:
David Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Vince Mastrosimone, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: ANNUAL TREE MAINTENANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The City Council is asked to reject all proposals received for on-going, annual
maintenance of the City's Community Forest. :
BACKGROUND:
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The Department of Public Works strives to provide an attractive and healthy
community forest for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Trees help increase
property values, enhance the economic vitality of our business areas and beautify
our community.
To meet these expectations, the City sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
qualified firms to provide on-going, annual services for maintenance, removal
and replacement of trees as needed within the City's Community Forest.
Proposals were received from Great Scott Tree Service, Inc., Travers Tree
Service, and West Coast Arborists, Inc. The specifications called for an initial
term of three (3) years and could be renewed for up to two additional two-year
terms.
After consideration, staff believes the City would be better served by first
updating the Street Tree Policy and Administrative Guidelines (Street Tree
Master Plan) from January 1997 and then soliciting bids for tree trimming
services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This action will have no direct financial impact.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council reject all proposals received and direct
staff to update the Street Tree Policy and Administrative Guidelines (Street Tree
Master Plan) from January 1997 and then solicit bids for tree trimming services.
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David Carmany, City Manager
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