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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ARBORIST CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TREE
EVALUATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2022, the East Palo Alto City Council adopted an Urban Forest Master Plan (“UFMP”) to provide a roadmap towards a shared vision for the future of the city’s tree canopy and amendments to the Municipal Code for tree regulations; and WHEREAS, as a part of that City Council direction and adoption of updated ordinances, staff were directed to hire an on-call tree arborist to assist City staff in carrying out the UFMP; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2022, staff issued a request for proposals for professional as-needed arborist consulting services to primarily advise and assist the Planning division within the Community & Economic Development Department; and
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2022, the City of East Palo Alto (“City”) received one bid by email that was evaluated by staff; and
WHEREAS, staff determined Davey Resource Group, Inc (“DRG”) has the desired qualifications, technical knowledge, and expertise to provide on-call arborist consulting services to assist City staff in carrying out the UFMP; and
WHEREAS, the on-call arborist consulting services will be supported by the General Fund for single-tree permits and by Pass-Through Agreements for major development projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY authorizes the City Manager to execute a consultant contract with DRG for on-call arborist consulting services, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an initial cost of up to $40,000 for a period up to two-years from contract execution with an option for a onetime extension of two years and an additional $40,000 that can be renewed administratively if performance is satisfactory.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney