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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Agreement with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc., for Cleanup and Abatement of Illegal Dumping in Encampments of Unhoused Persons to Extend the Term for Two Years in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $162,800 Annually.
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Meeting Date: October 14, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Arames White-Shearin/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6022
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/09/2024)
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (10/07/2024) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment with Woods Maintenance Services Inc., for cleanup and abatement of illegal dumping in encampments of unhoused persons to extend the term for two years in an amount not-to-exceed $162,800 annually over the term of the agreement.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of Culver City has experienced various encampments of unhoused persons located throughout the City. These locations often include tents and other makeshift shelters in the public rights-of-way, underneath roadway overpasses, along creek beds, and in several industrial and open space areas. These encampments can create both health and environmental concerns for the individuals living there as well as for the surrounding community. Health concerns associated with homeless encampments include communicable disease due to unsanitary conditions and discarded biohazards and medical waste. Encampments with a significant number of unhoused persons can have adverse impacts on the natural environment due to trash and debris accumulation, hazardous materials and bio/medical waste, erosion, vegetation removal, and increased fire risks. These impacts potentially degrade water quality and the overall health of ...
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