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Agenda Item 9
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MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE GRAFFITI REMOVAL
PROGRAM
SUMMARY
The City's contract with Graffiti Control Systems expires on November 18, 2003. To
continue the City's successful graffiti removal program, it is necessary to advertise for bids.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize and direct the Community Development Director to
advertise for bids for the graffiti removal program.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the 2003-2004 graffiti removal program includes $23,777 in federal
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fiscal year 2003-2004 funds, $19,000 from
the City's General Fund, and $15,000 from the South Central Redevelopment Area Set
Aside Fund.
BACKGROUNDAND DISCUSSION
For the past twelve years, the City of Tustin has managed an effective graffiti removal
program. This program provides free graffiti removal services to property owners within
two working days from the time the graffiti is reported. To be eligible for the program,
property owners must sign an authorization form to allow the City to remove graffiti from
private property. For the past six (6) years, the City has contracted with Graffiti Control
Systems to provide the removal service. Their contract expires in November 2003.
The tentative schedule for the project is as follows:
Authorization to advertise for bids .......................................................................... 09/02/03
First Legal Advertisement ...................................................................................... 09/11/03
Second Legal Advertisement ................................................................................. 09/18/03
City Council Report
Graffiti Removal Program
Page 2
Bid Opening ........................................................................................................... 10/09/03
Award of Contract .................................................................................................. 10/20/03
Notice to Proceed .................................................................................................. 11/18/03
Scott Reekstin
Senior Planner
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Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director