CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Authorizing Fumigation of the Flanders House

Meeting Date: July 13, 2010
Prepared by: Rich Guillen

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the fumigation of the Flanders House by Ailing House in the amount not to exceed $5,500.

Description: A termite inspection of the Flanders house was performed on June 4, 2010. The report listed a number of locations where termite infestation exists. Fungus and dry rot also were discovered. Subterranean termites are located at the north end of Flanders. Dry wood termites are located in the north attic area. Fungus/dry rot is located in the second story bedroom and various locations.

The fumigation procedure will require tenting the entire structure. As the result of tenting, the ivy that covers the exterior walls likely will die. The fumigation contractor has advised staff that the ivy may or may not grow back.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: $5,500
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Chemically treat the various infested areas including fumigating the entire structure. Adopting the Resolution will hire a license company to accomplish the work.

Important Considerations: Postponing the fumigation contract will result in more structural damage. The fumigation will kill the ivy that is clinging to the exterior walls – there is a likelihood that the ivy will return, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Decision Record: No recent action has been approved by the City Council to eradicate the termites.

Reviewed:

Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA AUTHORIZING THE FUMIGATION OF THE FLANDERS HOUSE BY AILING HOUSE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,500

WHEREAS, a termite inspection was performed on the Flanders house; and

WHEREAS, several areas of the Flanders house is infested with termites; and

WHEREAS, Ailing House is a licensed contractor with the experience and resources to perform the eradication of the termites.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Authorize Ailing House as the contractor to fumigate the Flanders house in an amount not to exceed $5,500.

2. Authorize payment from the General Fund Account 01-70053 for the professional services rendered.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 13th day of July 2010, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Heidi Burch, City Clerk