City Council

8.3. Consideration of Resolution 2023-170, Approving the Emergency Site Clean-\nup, Damaged Equipment Removal, Environmental Site Remediation and\nSecurity Guard Services Due to a Vandalism Fire at the Electric Utility’s Alola\nSubstation at an Estimated Expense of Approximately\n$300,000…………………………………………………………………………… 60\n(Staff Report: Jim Steffens, Acting Electric Utility Director)\n4\nOctober 24, 2023\nRecommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the emergency removal\nand disposal of contaminated soil, damaged equipment, and structures due to\nvandalism and fire at the Alola Substation. Staff also recommends that City Council\napprove the emergency hiring of security guards for public safety and to prevent\nfurther vandalism. Both requests for approval are being made under the City of\nBanning’s emergency procurement policies.