HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014.126 (07-15-14)RESOLUTION NO. 2014.126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AND LEAD
TECH ENVIRONMENTAL FOR LEAD -BASED PAINT INSPECTIONS RELATED TO
LYNWOOD'S HOUSING REHABILIATION PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 TO PERFORM SUCH DUTIES AND APPROPRIATES
AN ADDITIONAL $5,121 TO REIMBURSE FOR UNFUNDED WORK PERFORMED
WITHIN TERM OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 AGREEMENT AS NEEDED PURSUANT
TO ONGOING INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES
WHEREAS, as part of the Lynwood Housing Rehabilitation Program, lead -based
based paint inspections are required to determine if paint needs to be removed and or
replaced as a health and safety measure; and
WHEREAS, the City maintains a lead -based paint inspection firm on call year
round. to ensure this needed service is readily available when a home is evaluated for
rehabilitation through the City's Program; and
WHEREAS, Lead Tech Environmental has provided such services for the
Program and was under contract to perform lead -based paint inspection for a one year
period ending June 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, through an informal bid process, it has been determined that Lead
Tech Environmental will provide the lowest and most reasonable price for said service;
and
WHEREAS, the annual cost for this service typically does not exceed $15,000;
however, due the increase in housing activity, the cost in fiscal year 2014 exceeded the
$15,000 appropriation by $5,121; and
WHEREAS, due to the nature of the service, this has caused a need to reimburse
the lead -based paint inspector for services rendered during the term of the fiscal year
2104 contract in an amount of $5,121; and
WHEREAS, it is conceivable that the increase in housing rehabilitation
improvements will continue in fiscal year 2015, causing a need to increase the
appropriation for said service; and
WHEREAS, to ensure the Program does not encounter a year end deficit this
fiscal year, staff has recommended to increase the appropriation for lead -based paint
inspection services to $25,000; and
WHEREAS, City Council acknowledges the benefits of this service as it relates to
said Program and desires to engage Lead Tech Environmental for lead -based paint
inspection services in accordance with said Agreement and staffs recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City hereby authorizes the appropriation of a not -to- exceed
amount of $25,000 to fund the cost of "Lead Tech Environmental' to perform lead -based
paint Inspection services associated with the Lynwood Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Section 2. The City hereby 'authorizes the appropriation of $5,121 to
reimburse Lead Tech Environmental for services rendered during the term of the fiscal
year 2104 contract associated with the Lynwood Housing Rehabilitation Program which
exceeded the appropriated fund amount.
Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or her
designee to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and other
related documents with Lead Tech Environmental, subject to approval of Form of such
agreement(s) by the City Attorney, to undertake the implementation of services
associated with the Lynwood Housing Rehabilitation Program as described in subject
Agreement.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2014.
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Aide Castro, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nfiaria Quinonez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David A. Garcia, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Sarah M. Whers, City Manager
no a.aits, Project Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of July, 2014.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAWBEAS, SOLACHE
HERNANDEZ AND CASTRO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Maria Quinonez, i y Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2014.126 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 15th day of July, 2014.
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk