REPORT TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY
To:Honorable Chair and Members of the Successor Agency
From:Jason Simpson, Executive Director
Prepared by:Rick De Santiago, Public Works Manager
Date:June 25, 2024
Subject:Agreement with The Landscape Center (TLC) and the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the Agency of Lake Elsinore for Purchase, Delivery, and Installation of 10 Palm Trees at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a Contractor Services Agreement with The Landscape Center (TLC) in an amount not to exceed $68,046.25 (including tax) for the Purchase, Delivery, and Installation of 10 Palm Trees at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium in such final form as approved by the Agency Attorney and authorize the Executive Director to execute change orders not to exceed a 10% contingency amount of $6,804.00 for uncertainties and adjustments.
Background
These palm trees are non-fruit-bearing trees. These trees have been used in the landscape scheme in other parks and facilities. The Landscape Center has a track record of furnishing and delivering trees and shrubs to various locations, including Public Works Administration Building, The Anchor, Launch Pointe, The Neighborhood Center, and Citywide Parks. Their operation, process, organization, and management oversight is second to none as this has been consistently observed and experienced with the success rate of planting many large palms.
Agreement with The Landscape Center
Discussion
The Landscape Center has provided very competitive pricing per tree in the past. In this Agreement, the Agency will purchase 10 15’ to 20’ Palm trees (Phoenix Dactylifera ‘Male’), which will be utilized to make a significant statement and provide shade opportunities. These large trees, with their unique appearance, will enhance the overall aesthetics of the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium. The Landscape Center will handle the transportation of the trees and the excavation of palm planting at the entry walkway of the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium. This includes digging at an appropriate depth and size to accommodate the root ball of each tree. Once planting pit areas are ready, The Landscape Center will proceed with the installation, placing the trees in the designated locations within the pit, ensuring proper alignment and spacing, and then backfilling with soil to secure the trees in place.
Fiscal Impact
Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 23-24 with ROPS funding.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Agreement
Exhibit A - Proposal
Public Works