City Council

5. FIRST AMENDMENT TO SPONSOR AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES\nCONSERVATION CORPS\nIn April 2021, the City of Bell Gardens was awarded $346,408 of Urban Greening Program grant\nfunds for the “Trees for BG Planting Project”. The Urban Greening Program funds projects that\nreduce greenhouse gases by sequestering carbon, decreasing energy consumption, and reducing\nvehicle miles traveled, while also transforming the built environment into places that are more\nsustainable, enjoyable, and effective in creating healthy and vibrant communities. As of February 28,\n2023, 500 trees have been planted citywide by LACC through the Sponsor Agreement. The estimated\nfee for LACC to perform this scope of work was initial $277,162. One hundred percent of this cost will be\nreimbursed to the City by the awarded Urban Greening grant funds. Now an amendment to the Sponsor\nAgreement is needed to extend the engagement period or term of the agreement and increase the total\nestimated fee paid to LACC by $24,287.99.\nRecommendation:\nIt is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize the\nCity Manager to execute the attached First Amendment to Sponsor Agreement with the Los Angeles\nConservation Corps in connection with the Trees for BG Planting Project.