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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Completion of
Citywide Tree Survey 2012
MEETING DATE: February 15,2012
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for
completion of Citywide tree survey 2012.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi Public Works Department Street Division manages
the City's urbanforest, which includes nearly 10,000trees located in
the public right-of-way and at City facilities, excluding trees
maintained by the City's Parks Division. A properly managed urban forest is a valuable asset to our
community, not only aesthetically by softening and providing natural characterto City streets, reducing
noise, and providing historical value, but also by providing emotional and psychological benefits to Lodi's
citizens. Additionally, a well-maintained urban forest provides environmental benefits by moderating
climate effects and improving air quality.
This project includes updating the existing tree inventory prepared in 2001 to reflect the size, location and
health of City trees. This information will enable City staff to properly prioritize and budget tree
maintenance needs, which minimizes the risk of injury or damages from falling trees and branches.
The specifications are on file in the PublicWorks Department. The planned bid opening date is
March 7, 2012. The project estimate is $25,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: An updated tree inventory will enable more cost-effective management and
maintenance of the City's urban forest, reducing the likelihood of damage
claims filed due to falling trees or limbs.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: This project will utilize the Gas Tax Fund (3215036).
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Prepared by Kathryn Garcia, Compliance Engineer
FWS/KMG/pmf
cc: Deputy Public Works Director- Utilities
Compliance Engineer
APPROVED:
Public Works Director
KonradtBartlam, City Manager
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