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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. Hall in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $45,540 ($41,400 Base Bid and $4,140 in Contingency Authority) to Prepare Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Plans for City.
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Contact Person/Dept: Joe Susca/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5636
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/03/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director / City Engineer (01/28/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $45,540 ($41,400 Base Bid and $4,140 in contingency authority) to prepare drought-tolerant landscaping plans for City Hall (CIP No. PO002 Citywide Water Conservation Programs).
BACKGROUND
In recognition of four years of continuous drought and resulting potable water shortage in California, the City developed a Water Conservation Plan to achieve targeted water use reductions at City facilities and to provide information and encouragement to community members to reduce their water consumption. CIP No. PO002 Citywide Water Conservation Programs was created with $200,000 in funds to further this effort and includes the following components:
* Mailing a postcard to businesses and residents announcing mandatory water use restrictions and directing them to the City's website (www.culvercity.org/waterconservation) to obtain detailed information about water conservation programs.
* Establishment of an incentive program to encourage turf re...
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