REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Jim Merid, Environmental Services Manager
Subject:
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Approve a Sole Source Procurement Request and authorize execution of Service Agreement with Clean Earth Rovers for routine debris removal and trash abatement in Huntington Harbour utilizing Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV); appropriate funds from the Storm Water Quality Fund
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Statement of Issue:
Huntington Harbour is the terminal point for the Anaheim Bay/Huntington Harbour watershed which encompasses 80 square miles. As the terminal waterbody for the watershed, the harbor is often the final destination for trash and debris that enters the various storm water channels and other conveyance structures designed to transport storm water. The trash and debris degrades the water quality and aesthetic quality of the harbor waters as well as the habitat for marine life that resides in the harbor. The Clean Earth Rover ASV would remove the trash and debris from the water in Huntington Harbour.
Financial Impact:
The Public Works Department is requesting an appropriation of $201,800 from the Storm Water Quality Fund undesignated fund balance to fund a contractual period of 3 years plus an optional 1- year extension.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve the Sole Source Procurement Request with Clean Earth Rovers; and
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "Service Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Clean Earth Rovers for Routine Debris Maintenance Services for City of Huntington Beach Harbour;" and,
C) Appropriate $201,800 from the Storm Water Quality Fund (892) undesignated fund balance to account 89285201.82500.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Clean Earth Rover collects marine debris from the sur...
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