REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RINA M. GONZALES, Interim City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
BY: ERICA M. CAMARENA, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney, Division of Code Enforcement
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to extend the current Consultant Services Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Fresno and JSA Inspections (JSA) for consultant and testing services for hazardous materials (i.e., lead and asbestos) until February 10, 2023.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the First Amendment to the JSA Agreement to extend the Agreement until February 10, 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This extension is necessary in the event of the need for an emergency demolition. Staff is moving forward with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a long-term agreement.
BACKGROUND
The services to be performed under this Agreement are performed on an emergency basis. In most cases, a fire will occur after hours, in the middle of the night, or on a weekend. Code Enforcement is called out to the scene to assess whether the structure is at risk of collapse. In instances where the structural integrity of the structure is compromised, qualified Code Enforcement staff will make the decision to summarily demolish the structure. JSA is an integral part of the demolition process as they test the debris for hazardous materials prior to removal.
During the term of the Agreement so far, there have been no emergency demolitions. However, the Agreement continues to be necessary in case an emergency occurs. Staff has prepared an RFQ to enter into a long-term agreement; however, due to new software challenges, there have been delays. This extension will allow the RFQ process to conclude and a long-term contract to be executed.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378, the award of this requirements contract does not qualify as a "project".
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