City Council

7. Consider Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement (MSA) With West Coast Arborists (WCA) Inc., for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services and Authorize Staff to Publish a Request for Proposals for Tree Maintenance Services Staff recommends that Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Contract with West Coast Arborists (WCA), Inc. for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services, extending the term contract for an additional one (1) year and adjusting rates by 3.4% for FY24-25 due to CPI increase; and, 2. Approve an increase to the annual not-to-exceed contract amount from $165,000 to $171,000 in FY24-25 due to the CPI increase; and, 3. Authorize Staff to publish a Request for Proposals for Tree-trimming services prior to the expiration of Amendment No. 1; and, 4. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1; and, 5. Authorize the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments per the increase of rates to allow payments approved FY 2023-24 and any subsequent fiscal years within contract amendment terms.