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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with Ordinance 3.13.030(B) that it is appropriate to contract with an independent contractor to provide vehicle abatement services for both the Eastern and Western slopes of El Dorado County, as it requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment II to Agreement 8850 with G & O Towing Inc. for removal of abandoned vehicles on an as-needed basis for the Eastern and Western Slopes of El Dorado County, increasing the amount by $116,229 for a new total compensation amount not to exceed $200,000, with no change to the term; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 8850 that do not increase the total compensation amount or term of the Agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is responsible for enforcing and managing the removal of abandoned, inoperative, wrecked, dismantled, or otherwise qualifying vehicles that pose public safety hazards or nuisances within its jurisdiction, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22660-22717 and County Ordinances Chapters 10.16.010 and 10.12.00.
Since 2021, the Sheriff’s Office has contracted with G & O Towing, Inc. to provide towing, removal, and disposal services in support of the County’s vehicle abatement program. Their continued service has ensured consistency in operations and leverages the contractor’s established familiarity with County requirements, geographic conditions, and service expectations.
In recent years, the Sheriff’s Office has experienced a substantial increase in abandoned vehicles countywide. This trend has accelerated the use of abatement services and increased expenditures under the existing Agreement. As a result, remaining contract funding is insufficient to m...
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