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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments to provide law enforcement and security services for the Long Beach Public Transportation Company for a period of one (1) year with option to renew the agreement for two (2) one-year terms. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Long Beach Transit) has contracted with the City of Long Beach for police services since December 1993, with the latest agreement expiring September 30, 2011. Long Beach Transit has requested the continuation of police services under a new contract.
The new terms of the requested one-year contract, with two one-year options to renew, are in line with the City’ overall cost recovery efforts. In addition to Long Beach Transit paying the annual direct personnel and operational costs, Long Beach Transit will also pay for the Police Department’s indirect costs to provide these services. Additionally, Long Beach Transit will purchase and maintain one unmarked supervisor police vehicle for the contract period. Long Beach Transit will pay for all fuel and maintenance costs for the supervisor’s vehicle, and the City will assume liability for the supervisor’s vehicle. The new contract will be retroactive to October 1, 2011.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary Anderson on October 24, 2011 and Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on October 27, 2011.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on November 15, 2011, to ensure continuation of these services.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the one-year agreement is estimated at $1,440,286, which includes personnel costs, equipment and the Police Department’s indirect costs. The agreement allows for periodic cost increases with written approval by Long Beach Transit should the City’s costs to provide the service increase during the contract period. There is no net cost to the General Fund (GP) as a result of th...
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