Item 29 - Approval of agreements for Code Enforcement Abatement, Public Nuisance, Weed, Rubbish Abatement, & Board -up Services

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Agreements for Code Enforcement Abatement, Public Nuisance, Weed, Rubbish Abatement, and Board -up Services. June 21, 2022 Page 3 SLS was selected due to its past performance with board -up and clean-up services in the City, knowledge of work required, expedited services, and the most competitive pricing. HCI and Harrison were selected due to their specialty services in construction regarding board -ups and environmental hazardous waste experiences as it relates to homeless encampment clean-ups. All three vendors also have experience with other municipalities. Therefore, the recommended vendors are SLS Property Solutions, Inc., HCI Engineering, Inc., and Harrison Building, Inc. An appointment to the pre -approved list does not guarantee work to a consultant. If needed, firms will be selected based upon their ability to perform the required work within the timeframe needed and budget constraints. The approval of the list provided will allow the Code Enforcement Division to hire qualified, experienced consultants for specific projects and tasks promptly. As a result, staff will be able to respond quickly to fluctuating demands and ultimately provide better service to the City of Santa Ana. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Funds will be budgeted in the following account for the specified subsequent years: Accounting Fund Account Unit, Account FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Unit- Description Description Account # 12116540- Special Special Repair and $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 62300 Repair and Demolition, Contract Demolition Services -Professional Fund 01116540- General Planning & Building $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 62300 Fund Agency -Community Preservation, Contract Services —Professional 01216010- Cannabis PBA Enforcement $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 62300 Public Services, Contract Benefit Fund Services —Professional Sub Total $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 Total $225,000 Section 17-107 of the SAMC states property owners are responsible for reimbursement to the City for all abatement costs and administrative fees. Upon receipt of reimbursements, funds will be deposited in the Special Repair and Demolition Fund, Emergency Repair Assessment revenue account (no.12116002-53507). Furthermore, if the City is not reimbursed by the property owner promptly after abatement services are provided, the total amount of associated costs will be referred to the Orange County Tax Assessor for recording as a lien on the property.