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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $598,856.92, to Clean Lakes, Inc. for Vegetation Management and Water Quality Services for the Alameda West Lagoons. (Public Works 351)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda West (Southshore) lagoon system consists of five individual lagoons linked together by approximately 3,070 linear feet of 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe. The City of Alameda (City) and the Alameda West Lagoon Homeowner's Association (AWLHOA) jointly maintain the lagoons for purposes of storm drainage, water quality and aesthetics. The services of a specialized firm is needed for vegetation management, debris management and water quality monitoring. City staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), convened a selection committee and selected Clean Lakes, Inc. as the firm most suited to provide the needed services.
BACKGROUND
The Southshore lagoon system was constructed in the late 1950's and early 1960's, when the existing San Francisco Bay shoreline was filled to create additional single-family residential units, some multi-family structures, and a few commercial properties. The homeowners along the newly constructed frontage of the lagoons formed the AWLHOA for the purpose of raising funds and maintaining the lagoons. The AWLHOA is the record title owner of the lagoon system, and the City has a perpetual easement over it for maintenance purposes.
The lagoons serve as a private water feature for the enjoyment of residents and as a channel for storm water during periods of rain. The City and the AWLHOA jointly maintain the lagoons for purposes of storm drainage, water quality and aesthetics. On April 4, 2017, the City Council approved the Amended and Restated Agreement between the City and AWLHOA (Exhibit 1). The agreement, among other provisions, specifies roles, responsibilities and cost allocation for lagoon maintenance ...
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