RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $50,000
ANNUALLY FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $150,000
WHEREAS, the City currently has a contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree maintenance services for $100,000 annually through March 31,2024; and WHEREAS, according to Urban Forestry Master Plan that was adopted on April 19, 2022, an annual budget of $150,000 should be allocated annually for tree removal and pruning services; and
WHEREAS, during FY 2022-2023 budget discussions, the City Council approved an additional $50,000 for public trees maintenance and services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with West Coast Arborists to increase the contract by $50,000 annually for tree maintenance services to not to exceed $150,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________ ________________________________ James Colin, City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney