RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute, on behalf of the County, the Real Property Services Agreement (Agreement), to provide right of way services to the City of Berkeley (City), effective September 22, 2015, until terminated by either party.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% City of Berkeley funding.

BACKGROUND:

The City requires a variety of right of way services, but has no right of way staff and desires to contract with the County for these services. The Real Estate staff will perform various right of way services, including but not limited to, appraisal and appraisal review; negotiations; relocation; land rights document preparation and right of way acquisition; leasing and disposal of real property; arrange for and maintain necessary property insurance; contract administration; manage all property and asset management functions; and supervision of independent contractors providing such services; and any related work as required.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The City will not be able to contract for the County’s right of way services.