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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH <br />GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT <br />Mark Harrison. Director <br />September 1, 2010 <br />To Whom It Mav Concern <br />On April 27, 2010, the Newport Beach City Council approved a 10-year <br />agreement with Arakelian Enterprises (dba Athens Services) to provide city- <br />wide street sweeping services. Prior to this agreement, City staff and <br />equipment provided street sweeping for our community. The contracting out of <br />this service to Athens has resulted in a significant reduction in personnel and <br />equipment costs. <br />To provide for a smooth transition from City to contractor provided service, we <br />decided on a phased approach rather than a city-wide start date. The City's <br />sweeper routes were divided into five sections, with Athens to start a new <br />section every three to four months depending on their performance in each <br />area. The contract also allows Athens to park and fuel their CNG clean air <br />powered sweepers at the City Corporation Yard. <br />To date, we are ahead of schedule in phasing in the different sections of the <br />City due to a smooth transition and the good work by the Athens sweeping <br />crew. The change to a private contractor has gone relatively unnoticed by our <br />residents. The routes have been completed in a professional, timely manner <br />with new equipment that is kept clean and well maintained. We anticipate a <br />continued positive working relationship as we move forward on transitioning <br />the remaining sections of the City to Athens sweepers. <br />Please feel free to call me at (949) 644-3055 if you have any questions. <br />Sincerely,/' <br />r <br />Mark Harmon, Director <br />General Services Department <br />3300 Newport Boulevard [lost Oflicc Box 1768 • Newport Brach, California 9265£; 891:5 <br />Telephone: (949) 644 3055 • Fax (949) 650-0747 wn.rity.nc?ti??ort beach.ca.us <br />25H-75