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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/1/2015 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.B. �ppLM Sp c v � CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: APRIL 1, 2015 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 15-0652 WITH DESERT SECURITY SERVICES TO RESPOND TO VACATION RENTAL HOTLINE CALLS DURING CERTAIN HOURS FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Chief of Staff/City Clerk SUMMARY The City Council will consider the approval of an amendment to the current purchase order with Desert Security Services to respond to vacation rental hotline calls during certain hours. This action will provide authorization to fund the pilot program to the end of the current fiscal year. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve an amendment to Purchase Order No. 15-0652 with Desert Security Services adding $17,000, for a total purchase order amount of $42,000, at the stated hourly rates. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order. STAFF ANALYSIS: In November 2014, the City issued a purchase order to Desert Security Services to respond to all vacation rental disturbance calls during certain hours. Currently, Desert Security responds to hotline calls the following days and hours: Thursday 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM Saturday 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM Sunday Noon to 8:00 PM ITENA NO. City Council Staff Report April 1, 2015 -- Page 2 Desert Security Service These are the hours that the vacation rental hotline receives the majority of the vacation rental calls. City Staff also schedules them on holidays and for additional hours on certain weekends that will be busy with high tourism occupancy and special events. Since inception of the pilot program, Desert Security has responded to 80 vacation rental calls. During their hours, while Desert Security is not responding to a vacation rental call, they are stationed and patrol the Downtown and Uptown area to provide an additional security presence, and to report to the City any issues that may need additional attention. FISCAL IMPACT: For the reminder of this fiscal year the General Fund cost will not exceed $17,000. Staff will authorize a budget transfer from continuing appropriations to account 001-1150-43226 (Vacation Rental Compliance), to fund the pilot program for the remainder of the current fiscal year. < 'AMES THOMPSON DAVID H. READ Chief of Staff/City Clerk City Manager 02