Todd Prager & Associates, LLC ~ 32500025
CITY OF TIGARD - CONTRACT SUMMARY & ROUTING FORM
Contract Overview
Contract/Amendment Number: 32500025
Contract Start Date: 9/4/2024 Contract End Date: 8/31/2025
Contract Title: On-Call Arborist Services
Contractor Name: Todd Prager & Associates, LLC
Contract Manager: Sambo Kirkman
Department: CD
Contract Costs
Original Contract Amount: $20,000
Total All Previous Amendments: n/a
Total of this Amendment: n/a
Total Contract Amount: $20,000
Procurement Authority
Contract Type: Personal Services
Procurement Type: Intermediate Quotes $10K<=$150K
Solicitation Number: n/a
LCRB Date: n/a
Account String: Fund-Division-Account Work Order – Activity Type Amount
FY 25 Varies – on-call $20,000
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Contracts & Purchasing Approval
Purchasing Signature:
Comments: Requires PO to use, unused amount will roll as contract is extended.
DocuSign Routing
Route for Signature Name Email Address
Contractor Todd Prager todd@toddprager.com
City of Tigard Sambo Kirkman sambo.kirkman@tigard-or.gov
Final Distribution
Contractor Todd Prager todd@toddprager.com
Project Manager Sambo Kirkman sambo.kirkman@tigard-or.gov
Project Manager Joanne Bengtson joanne@tigard-or.gov
Buyer Rosie McGown Rosie.mcgown@tigard-or.gov
Contract Number 32500025
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
ON-CALL ARBORIST SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 4th day of September, 2024 by and between the
City of Tigard, a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon, hereinafter called City, and Todd
Prager & Associates, LLC, hereinafter called Contractor.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City’s 2025 fiscal year budget provides for the use of on-call arborist services; and
WHEREAS, City has need for the services of a company with a particular training, ability, knowledge,
and experience possessed by Contractor, and
WHEREAS, City has determined that Contractor is qualified and capable of performing the
professional services as City does hereinafter require, under those terms and conditions set forth,
THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
Contractor will perform services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein,
and as provided in Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION
This Agreement is effective upon the date of execution and expires on August 31, 2025, unless
otherwise terminated or extended. The City and Contractor may mutually agree to four (4)
additional one (1) year extensions to this Agreement. The total life of this contract may not
exceed five (5) years. All work under this Agreement must be completed prior to the expiration
of this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay Contractor on a per Task Order basis in accordance with the fee
schedule outlined in Exhibit A. All Task Orders under this agreement shall be done via a
Purchase Order referencing all terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be in effect. The
total amount paid to the Contractor by the City may not exceed Twenty Thousand and
No/100 Dollars ($20,000.00). Payments made to Contractor will be based upon the following
applicable terms:
A. Payment by City to Contractor for performance of services under this Agreement includes
all expenses incurred by Contractor, with the exception of expenses, if any, identified in
this Agreement as separately reimbursable.
B. Payment will be made in installments based on Contractor’s invoice, subject to the
approval of the City Manager, or designee, and not more frequently than monthly. Unless
otherwise agreed, payment will be made only for work actually completed as of the date
of invoice.
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C. Payment by City releases City from any further obligation for payment to Contractor for
services performed or expenses incurred as of the date of the invoice. Payment may not
be considered acceptance or approval of any work or waiver of any defects therein.
D. Contractor must make payments promptly, as due, to all persons supplying labor or
materials for the performance of the work provided for in this Agreement.
E. Contractor may not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the City on
any account of any labor or material furnished.
F. Contractor will pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees
pursuant to ORS 316.167.
G. Contractor will pay all contributions or amounts due the Industrial Accident Fund from
the contractor or any subcontractor.
H. If Contractor fails, neglects, or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for labor or
services furnished to Contractor or a subcontractor by any person as such claim becomes
due, City’s Finance Director may pay such claim and charge the amount of the payment
against funds due or to become due the Contractor. The payment of the claim in this
manner does not relieve Contractor or their surety from obligation with respect to any
unpaid claims.
I. Contractor will promptly, as due, make payment to any person, co-partnership,
association, or corporation, furnishing medical, surgical, and hospital care or other needed
care and attention, incident to sickness or injury, to the employees of Contractor, of all
sums that Contractor agrees to pay for the services and all moneys and sums that
Contractor collected or deducted from the wages of employees pursuant to any law,
contract, or agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for services.
J. Contractor and its employees, if any, are not active members of the Oregon Public
Employees Retirement System and are not employed for a total of 600 hours or more in
the calendar year by any public employer participating in the Retirement System.
K. Contractor must obtain, prior to the execution of any performance under this Agreement,
a City of Tigard Business License. The Tigard Business License is based on a calendar
year with a December 31st expiration date. New businesses operating in Tigard after June
30th of the current year will pay a pro-rated fee though the end of the calendar year.
L. The City certifies that sufficient funds are available and authorized for this Agreement
during the current fiscal year. Funding during future fiscal years is subject to budget
approval by Tigard’s City Council.
4. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
City is the owner of and is entitled to possession of any and all work products of Contractor
which result from this Agreement, including any computations, plans, correspondence, or
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pertinent data and information gathered by or computed by Contractor prior to termination
of this Agreement by Contractor or upon completion of the work pursuant to this Agreement.
5. ASSIGNMENT/DELEGATION
Neither party may assign, sublet or transfer any interest in or duty under this Agreement
without the written consent of the other and no assignment has any force or effect unless and
until the other party has consented. If City agrees to assignment of tasks to a subcontract,
Contractor is fully responsible for the acts or omissions of any subcontractors and of all
persons employed by them. Neither the approval by City of any subcontractor nor anything
contained herein creates any contractual relation between the subcontractor and City. The
provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties to
the Agreement and their respective successors and assigns.
6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor certifies that:
A. Contractor acknowledges that for all purposes related to this Agreement, Contractor is an
independent contractor as defined by ORS 670.600 and not an employee of City.
Contractor is not entitled to benefits of any kind to which an employee of City is entitled
and is solely responsible for all payments and taxes required by law. Furthermore, in the
event that Contractor is found by a court of law or any administrative agency to be an
employee of City for any purpose, City is entitled to offset compensation due, or to
demand repayment of any amounts paid to Contractor under the terms of this Agreement,
to the full extent of any benefits or other remuneration Contractor receives (from City or
third party) as a result of said finding and to the full extent of any payments that City is
required to make (to Contractor or to a third party) as a result of said finding.
B. Contractor is not an officer, employee, or agent of the City as those terms are used in ORS
30.265.
7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The undersigned Contractor hereby represents that no employee of the City, or any
partnership or corporation in which a City employee has an interest, has or will receive any
remuneration of any description from Contractor, either directly or indirectly, in connection
with the letting or performance of this Agreement, except as specifically declared in writing.
If this payment is to be charged against Federal funds, Contractor certifies that he/she is not
currently employed by the Federal Government and the amount charged does not exceed their
normal charge for the type of service provided.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
City has relied upon the professional ability and training of Contractor as a material
inducement to enter into this Agreement. Contractor represents that all of its work will be
performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and standards as well
as the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, it being understood that
acceptance of a Contractor’s work by City will not operate as a waiver or release.
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Contractor agrees to indemnify and defend the City, its officers, employees, agents, and
representatives and hold them harmless from any and all liability, causes of action, claims,
losses, damages, judgments, or other costs or expenses, including attorney's fees and witness
costs (at both trial and appeal level, whether or not a trial or appeal ever takes place including
any hearing before federal or state administrative agencies), that may be asserted by any person
or entity which in any way arise from, during, or in connection with the performance of the
work described in this contract, except liability arising out of the sole negligence of the City
and its employees. Such indemnification will also cover claims brought against the City under
state or federal worker's compensation laws. If any aspect of this indemnity is found to be
illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity does not affect the
validity of the remainder of this indemnification.
9. INSURANCE
Contractor and its subcontractors must maintain insurance acceptable to City in full force and
effect throughout the term of this contract. Such insurance must cover risks arising directly
or indirectly out of Contractor's activities or work hereunder, including the operations of its
subcontractors of any tier.
The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Contractor must provide at least the
following limits and coverages:
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance
Contractor will obtain, at Contractor’s expense, and keep in effect during the term of this
contract, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering Bodily Injury and Property
Damage on an “occurrence” form (CG 2010 1185 or equivalent). This coverage must
include Contractual Liability insurance for the indemnity provided under this contract.
The following insurance will be carried:
Coverage Limit
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Products-Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000
Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage (Any one fire) $50,000
B. Commercial Automobile Insurance
Contractor must also obtain, at Contractor’s expense, and keep in effect during the term
of the contract, Commercial Automobile Liability coverage including coverage for all
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles on an “occurrence” form. The Combined Single
Limit per occurrence may not be less than $2,000,000.
If Contractor uses a personally-owned vehicle for business use under this contract, the
Contractor will obtain, at Contractor’s expense, and keep in effect during the term of the
contract, business automobile liability coverage for all owned vehicles on an “occurrence”
form. The Combined Single Limit per occurrence may not be less than $2,000,000.
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C. Workers’ Compensation Insurance
The Contractor, its subcontractors, if any, and all employers providing work, labor, or
materials under this Contract that are subject employers under the Oregon Workers'
Compensation Law must comply with ORS 656.017, which requires them to provide
workers' compensation coverage that satisfies Oregon law for all their subject workers.
Out-of-state employers must provide Oregon workers' compensation coverage for their
workers who work at a single location within Oregon for more than 30 days in a calendar
year. Contractors who perform work without the assistance or labor of any employee
need not obtain workers’ compensation coverage. All non-exempt employers must
provide Employer's Liability Insurance with coverage limits of not less than $1,000,000
each accident.
D. Additional Insured Provision
All required insurance policies, other than Workers’ Compensation and Professional
Liability, must name the City its officers, employees, agents, and representatives as
additional insureds with respect to this Agreement.
E. Insurance Carrier Rating
Coverages provided by the Contractor must be underwritten by an insurance company
deemed acceptable by the City. All policies of insurance must be written by companies
having an A.M. Best rating of "A-VII" or better, or equivalent. The City reserves the right
to reject all or any insurance carrier(s) with an unacceptable financial rating.
F. Self-Insurance
The City understands that some contractors may self-insure for business risks and the City
will consider whether such self-insurance is acceptable if it meets the minimum insurance
requirements for the type of coverage required. If Contractor is self-insured for
commercial general liability or automobile liability insurance, Contractor must provide
evidence of such self-insurance. Contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance
showing evidence of the coverage amounts on a form acceptable to the City. The City
reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine whether self-insurance is adequate.
G. Certificates of Insurance
As evidence of the insurance coverage required by the contract, Contractor will furnish a
Certificate of Insurance to the City. No contract is effective until the required Certificates
of Insurance have been received and approved by the City. The certificate will specify and
document all provisions within this contract and include a copy of Additional Insured
Endorsement. A renewal certificate will be sent to the below address prior to coverage
expiration.
H. Primary Coverage Clarification
The parties agree that Contractor’s coverage is primary to the extent permitted by law.
The parties further agree that other insurance maintained by the City is excess and not
contributory insurance with the insurance required in this section.
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I. Cross-Liability Clause
A cross-liability clause or separation of insureds clause will be included in all general
liability policies required by this Agreement.
A certificate in form satisfactory to the City certifying to the issuance of such insurance
will be forwarded to:
City of Tigard
Attn: Contracts and Purchasing Office
contractspurchasing@tigard-or.gov
At the discretion of the City, a copy of each insurance policy, certified as a true copy by
an authorized representative of the issuing insurance company, may be required to be
forwarded to the above address.
Such policies or certificates must be delivered prior to commencement of the work. The
procuring of such required insurance will not be construed to limit Contractor’s liability
hereunder. Notwithstanding said insurance, Contractor is obligated for the total amount
of any damage, injury, or loss caused by negligence or neglect connected with this
Agreement.
10. METHOD & PLACE OF SUBMITTING NOTICE, BILLS AND PAYMENTS
All notices, bills and payments will be made in writing and may be given by personal delivery,
mail, or by fax. Payments may be made by personal delivery, mail, or electronic transfer. The
following addresses will be used to transmit notices, bills, payments, and other information:
CITY OF TIGARD TODD PRAGER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Attn: Sambo Kirkman Attn: Todd Prager
Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, OR 97223
Address: 601 Atwater Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034
Phone: (503) 718-2490 Phone: (971) 295-4835
Email: sambo.kirkman@tigard-or.gov Email: todd@toddprager.com
Notice will be deemed given upon deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or when
so faxed, upon successful fax. In all other instances, notices, bills and payments will be deemed
given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the
person to who notices, bills, and payments are to be given by giving written notice pursuant
to this paragraph.
11. SURVIVAL
The terms, conditions, representations, and warranties contained in this Agreement survive
the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
12. MERGER
This writing is intended both as a final expression of the Agreement between the parties with
respect to the included terms and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the
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Agreement. No modification of this Agreement will be effective unless and until it is made in
writing and signed by both parties.
13. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE
At any time and without cause, City has the right in its sole discretion to terminate this
Agreement by giving notice to Contractor. If City terminates this Agreement pursuant to this
paragraph, City will pay Contractor for services rendered to the date of termination.
14. TERMINATION WITH CAUSE
A. City may terminate this Agreement effective upon delivery of written notice to Contractor,
or at such later date as may be established by City, under any of the following conditions:
1) If City funding from federal, state, local, or other sources is not obtained and
continued at levels sufficient to allow for the purchase of the indicated quantity of
services. This Agreement may be modified to accommodate a reduction in funds.
2) If federal or state regulations or guidelines are modified, changed, or interpreted in
such a way that the services are no longer allowable or appropriate for purchase under
this Agreement.
3) If any license or certificate required by law or regulation to be held by Contractor, its
subcontractors, agents, and employees to provide the services required by this
Agreement is for any reason denied, revoked, or not renewed.
4) If Contractor becomes insolvent, if voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy is
filed by or against Contractor, if a receiver or trustee is appointed for Contractor, or if
there is an assignment for the benefit of creditors of Contractor.
Any such termination of this agreement under paragraph (A) will be without prejudice to
any obligations or liabilities of either party already accrued prior to such termination.
B. City, by written notice of default (including breach of contract) to Contractor, may
terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement:
1) If Contractor fails to provide services called for by this Agreement within the time
specified, or
2) If Contractor fails to perform any of the other provisions of this Agreement, or fails
to pursue the work as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with
its terms, and after receipt of written notice from City, fails to correct such failures
within ten (10) days or such other period as City may authorize.
The rights and remedies of City provided above related to defaults (including breach of
contract) by Contractor are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and
remedies provided by law or under this Agreement.
If City terminates this Agreement under paragraph (B), Contractor will be entitled to
receive as full payment for all services satisfactorily rendered and expenses incurred,
provided, that the City may deduct the amount of damages, if any, sustained by City due
to breach of contract by Contractor. Damages for breach of contract include those
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allowed by Oregon law, reasonable and necessary attorney fees, and other costs of
litigation at trial and upon appeal.
15. ACCESS TO RECORDS
City will have access to such books, documents, papers and records of Contractor as are
directly pertinent to this Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts
and transcripts.
16. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Contractor will comply with all federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requirements and all Oregon safety and health requirements. In accordance with
OSHA and Oregon OSHA Hazard Communication Rules, if any goods or services provided
under this Agreement may release, or otherwise result in an exposure to, a hazardous chemical
under normal conditions of use (for example, employees of a construction contractor working
on-site), it is the responsibility of Contractor to provide the City with the following
information: all applicable Safety Data Sheets, the identity of the chemical/s, how Contractor
will inform employees about any precautions necessary, an explanation of any labeling system,
and the safe work practices to prevent exposure. In addition, Contractor must label, tag, or
mark such goods.
17. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither City nor Contractor will be considered in default because of any delays in completion
and responsibilities hereunder due to causes beyond the control and without fault or
negligence on the part of the parties so disenabled, including but not restricted to, an act of
God or of a public enemy, civil unrest, volcano, earthquake, fire, flood, epidemic, quarantine
restriction, area-wide strike, freight embargo, unusually severe weather or delay of
subcontractor or supplies due to such cause; provided that the parties so disenabled will within
ten (10) days from the beginning of such delay, notify the other party in writing of the cause
of delay and its probable extent. Such notification will not be the basis for a claim for
additional compensation. Each party will, however, make all reasonable efforts to remove or
eliminate such a cause of delay or default and will, upon cessation of the cause, diligently
pursue performance of its obligation under the Agreement.
18. NON-WAIVER
The failure of City to insist upon or enforce strict performance by Contractor of any of the
terms of this Agreement or to exercise any rights hereunder should not be construed as a
waiver or relinquishment to any extent of its rights to assert or rely upon such terms or rights
on any future occasion.
19. HOURS OF LABOR, PAY EQUITY
In accordance with ORS 279B.235, the following are hereby incorporated in full by this
reference:
A. Contractor may not employ an individual for more than 10 hours in any one day, or 40
hours in any one week, except as provided by law. For contracts for personal services, as
defined in ORS 279A.055, Contractor must pay employees at least time and a half pay for
all overtime the employees work in excess of 40 hours in any one week, except for
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employees who are excluded under ORS 653.010 to 653.261 or under 29 U.S.C. 201 to
209 from receiving overtime.
B. Contractor must give notice in writing to employees who work on a public contract, either
at the time of hire or before commencement of work on the contract, or by positing a
notice in a location frequented by employees, of the number of hours per day and days
per week that the employees may be required to work.
C. Contractor may not prohibit any of Contractor’s employees from discussing the
employee’s rate of wage, salary, benefits or other compensation with another employee or
another person and may not retaliate against an employee who discusses the employee’s
rate of wage, salary, benefits or other compensation with another employee or another
person.
D. Contractor must comply with the pay equity provisions in ORS 652.220. Compliance is a
material element of this Agreement and failure to comply will be deemed a breach that
entitles City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
20. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor will comply with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances
applicable to the provision of services under this Agreement, including, without limitation:
A. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
B. Section V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
C. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA) of 2008 (Pub L No 101- 336); and
D. ORS 659A.142, including all amendments of and regulations and administrative rules, and
all other applicable requirements of federal and state civil rights and rehabilitation statutes,
rules and regulations.
21. ERRORS
Contractor will perform such additional work as may be necessary to correct errors in the
work required under this Agreement without undue delays and without additional cost.
22. EXTRA (CHANGES) WORK
Only the City’s Project Manager for this Agreement may change or authorize additional work.
Failure of Contractor to secure authorization for extra work constitutes a waiver of all right to
adjust the contract price or contract time due to such unauthorized extra work and Contractor
will not be entitled to compensation for the performance of unauthorized work.
23. WARRANTIES
Contractor will guarantee work for a period of one year after the date of final acceptance of
the work by the owner. Contractor warrants that all practices and procedures, workmanship
and materials are the best available unless otherwise specified in the profession. Neither
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acceptance of the work nor payment therefore relieves Contractor from liability under
warranties contained in or implied by this Agreement.
Any intellectual property rights delivered to the City under this Agreement and Contractor’s
services rendered in the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement, will
be provided to the City free and clear of any and all restrictions on or conditions of use,
transfer, modification, or assignment, and be free and clear of any and all liens, claims,
mortgages, security interests, liabilities, charges, and encumbrances of any kind.
24. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event an action, suit of proceeding, including appeal, is brought for failure to observe
any of the terms of this Agreement, each party is responsible for that party’s own attorney
fees, expenses, costs and disbursements for the action, suit, proceeding, or appeal.
25. CHOICE OF LAW, VENUE
The provisions of this Agreement are governed by Oregon law. Venue will be the State of
Oregon Circuit Court in Washington County or the U.S. District Court for Oregon, Portland.
26. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS/RULES
Contractor will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
applicable to the work in this Agreement.
27. CONFLICT BETWEEN TERMS
In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and Contractor’s proposal, this
Agreement will control. In the event of conflict between a provision in the main body of the
Agreement and a provision in the Exhibits, the provision in the main body of the Agreement will
control. In the event of an inconsistency between Exhibit A and Exhibit B, Exhibit A will
control.
28. AUDIT
Contractor will maintain records to assure conformance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and to assure adequate performance and accurate expenditures within the contract
period. Contractor agrees to permit City, the State of Oregon, the federal government, or
their duly authorized representatives to audit all records pertaining to this Agreement to assure
the accurate expenditure of funds.
29. SEVERABILITY
In the event any provision or portion of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining terms and provisions will
not be impaired unless the illegal or unenforceable provision affects a significant right or
responsibility, in which case the adversely affected party may request renegotiation of the
Agreement and, if negotiations fail, may terminate the Agreement.
30. COMPLIANCE WITH TAX LAWS
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is, to the best of the undersigned’s
knowledge, not in violation of any Oregon tax laws including but not limited to ORS 305.620
and ORS Chapters 316, 317, and 318. Contractor’s failure to comply with the tax laws of this
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state or a political subdivision of this state before the Contractor executed this Agreement or
during the term of this Agreement is a default for which the City may terminate this Agreement
and seek damages and other relief available under the terms of this Agreement or applicable
law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
duly authorized officials.
CITY OF TIGARD TODD PRAGER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
By: __________________________________
By: __________________________________
Name: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: ________________________________
Title: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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Principal
9/4/2024
Todd Prager
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Interim Community Development Director
Sambo Kirkman
10/1/2024
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EXHIBIT A
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
INTRODUCTION
The City of Tigard is committed to preserving, enhancing, and maintaining its urban forest. The City's
trees provide an important backdrop for life in Tigard. The city’s American Planning Association
award winning Urban Forestry Master Plan established the goal that “Tigard’s urban forest is valued
and protected by residents as a thriving interconnected ecosystem managed to improve quality of life,
increase community identity, and maximize aesthetic, economic, and ecological benefits.”
Additionally, Tigard is a Tree City USA, as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation, and
this is the 24th year that Tigard has received recognition for its urban forestry management efforts.
Given this proud history, Tigard seeks a contractor to provide support to the urban forestry program
that will maintain the highest quality work standards and professionalism.
SCOPE OF WORK
Services performed under this contact may include:
A. Conduct tree risk assessments using International Society of Arboriculture Standards for trees
on both private and public properties.
B. Prepare written reports and recommendations for city staff on tree risk assessments and
abatement options.
C. Determine the replacement value of trees using The Guide for Plant Appraisal, Current
Edition. when illegal tree removal occurs.
D. Perform written completeness reviews for city staff on the tree/urban forestry plan
component of land use applications.
E. Provide written comments and recommended conditions of approval for city staff on the
tree/urban forestry plan component of land use applications.
F. Perform compliance inspections of the tree/urban forestry plan component of land use
permits during the development process.
G. Provide written compliance inspection reports during the development process.
H. Provide evaluations, comments and written reports on tree permits outside the land use
process.
I. Review of Development Code updates and internal procedures for consistency with Urban
Forestry Code regulations.
J. Other Arborist Services as needed.
SCHEDULE MILESTONES
Work under this Agreement will be initiated on an as needed basis on a per Task Order basis. There
is no guarantee of work under this Agreement.
RATES
Billing Rate: $210/hour
Mileage: Current IRS mileage rate
Printing, mailing, lab testing, and subconsultant costs: at cost with no markup
Adjustment of rates will be considered upon written request from Contractor. Approval of a request
for rate increases is solely within the City’s discretion and under no circumstances is the City obligated
to approve such a request.
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Rate increases are subject to the following limitations:
No increases will be granted during the initial term of this Agreement;
No more than one increase will be granted annually;
Fee increases cannot be retroactive.
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City of Tigard
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
For On-Call Arborist Services
Prepared by:
Todd Prager, RCA #597, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, AICP
Todd Prager & Associates, LLC
8/11/2024
Exhibit B
Contractor's Proposal
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Proposed Approach and Understanding ..................................................................................................... 2
Firm and Team Member Qualifications and Experience ............................................................................. 8
Similar Project Experience ........................................................................................................................... 9
References ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Proposed Cost of Services .......................................................................................................................... 12
COBID Certification..................................................................................................................................... 13
Attachments (Resumes) ............................................................................................................................. 14
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Todd Prager & Associates, LLC
601 Atwater Road • Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: 971-295-4835 • Email: todd@toddprager.com • Website: toddprager.com
City of Tigard
Attn: Rosie McGown
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
Todd Prager & Associates, LLC is pleased to provide this proposal for On-Call
Arborist Services. We look forward to the possibility of working with the City of
Tigard on a variety of urban forestry issues including but not limited to: tree risk
assessments, tree appraisals, urban forestry plan reviews for development,
inspections for compliance with approved urban forestry plans, reviewing and
providing recommendations for pending non-development tree permits, and
providing reviews and recommended improvements to the Development Code and
internal procedures .
Todd Prager will be the main point of contact for these services. Todd has over 22
years of experience working with public agencies in arboriculture, urban forestry,
and current and long-range planning. Todd has deep ties with Tigard serving as City
Arborist from 2007 to 2012 and providing on-call consulting services from 2012
through present for Planning, Public Works, and Redevelopment. In addition to
being an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Todd’s background in urban planning
provides him with unique expertise in integrating trees with the built environment.
Todd’s past efforts in Tigard have been recognized with the following awards:
• Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Award, Outstanding Leadership
• American Planning Association Award, Best Practice in Planning
• Oregon Planning Association Award, Professional Achievement in Planning
Todd Prager & Associates, LLC is a COBID ESB (Oregon Certification #: 13724).
Please contact me if you have any questions about this proposal.
Sincerely,
Todd Prager
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist® #597
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®, WE-6723B
ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor®
AICP, American Planning Association
ASCA Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified®
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1. Proposed Approach and Understanding
This section includes a detailed description of the approach that Todd Prager &
Associates will take to accomplish each task identified in the scope of work. The most
critical elements of each task are identified along with the team members that will be
performing each task.
Task A. Conduct tree risk assessments using International Society of Arboriculture
Standards for trees on both private and public properties.
Approach: Upon receiving a request to conduct a tree risk assessment, Todd Prager &
Associates will dispatch a TRAQ qualified arborist to conduct a Level 2 visual
assessment of the tree from the ground according to ISA standards. If an emergency
situation is identified by the arborist while on site, the arborist will immediately notify
the City and take appropriate action to limit the potential for people and/or property to be
damaged. Todd Prager & Associates will also provide their findings to the City in
writing. If warranted based on the opinion of the arborist and approved by the City,
the arborist may conduct an advanced Level 3 assessment to further evaluate the
health, condition, and structural stability of the tree. The tools and techniques for the
advanced assessment may include but not be limited to aerial inspection, decay
testing using an increment borer, drilling with a small diameter bit, resistance-
recording drilling, and/or sonic tomography.
Critical Elements: Identifying the urgency of the tree risk assessment will be critical. If
necessary, Todd Prager & Associates can dispatch a TRAQ qualified arborist
immediately upon request. Otherwise, the assessment can be scheduled in a timely
manner if there is not an emergency. Also, it will be important to identify the format of
the evaluation. Todd Prager & Associates can complete tree risk assessments using both
the qualitative format developed by the ISA and the numerical ranking format developed
by the City of Tigard in the Urban Forestry Manual.
Team Members: Todd Prager, Christine Johnson, and Rick Till are designated as TRAQ
qualified by the ISA. Therefore, all three are qualified to conduct tree risk assessments.
Todd will be the initial point of contact for tree risk assessments and depending on his
availability and specific tree issues in question, he will either conduct the assessment
himself or Christine or Rick will complete the assessment.
Task B. Prepare written reports and recommendations for City staff on tree risk
assessments and abatement options.
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601 Atwater Road · Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: 971-295-4835 · Email: todd@toddprager.com · Website: toddprager.com
Approach: After completing the fieldwork for the assessment described in Task A, Todd
Prager & Associates will prepare a written a report and recommendation on the tree risk
assessment and abatement options. The report will include information on any
significant health, condition, and/or structural issues, and options for addressing the
issues. If using the qualitative format developed by the ISA, the report will include
the ISA risk rating and risk mitigation options. If using the numerical ranking format
developed by the City of Tigard, the numerical risk rating and abatement options will be
provided in the format specified in the Urban Forestry Manual. Finally, the time frame
for the likelihood of failure of the tree or tree part in the assessment will be specified.
Todd Prager & Associates will be available to discuss the findings of the report with the
City to ensure there is a full understanding of the report content.
Critical Elements: Identifying the format of the written report (ISA Qualitative or City of
Tigard Numerical) will be critical to ensure the deliverables are in a format that is most
useful to the City. Of equal importance is Todd Prager & Associates' availability to
discuss the findings of the report so the City has a full understanding of the content.
Team Members: Todd Prager, Christine Johnson, and Rick Till are qualified to conduct
tree risk assessments. The person writing the report will be the same as the person who
completed the field assessment. However, Todd, Christine, and Rick will peer review
one another's work before finalizing the report and sending to the City.
Task C. Determine the replacement value of trees using The Guide for Plant Appraisal,
Current Ed. when illegal tree removal occurs.
Approach: Todd Prager & Associates will use The Guide for Plant Appraisal, Current
Ed. when determining the replacement value of illegally removed trees. The typical
method for determining replacement value is the trunk formula technique which takes
into account the size and species of the tree, along with any functional and external
limitations of the tree. Todd Prager & Associates will use these criteria to provide a
written report to the City summarizing the appraisal and attach the detailed calculations
that were used to determine replacement value.
Critical Elements: The most critical element of this task is to provide the City with the
replacement value and methodology in writing. This helps to substantiate the basis for
determining the value and provides the City with documentation for record keeping
purposes and/or if there are disputes with the responsible party.
Team Members: Both Todd Prager and Christine Johnson are experienced at
determining the replacement value of trees using The Guide for Plant Appraisal. Todd
and Christine are both ASCA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Todd will be the initial
point of contact for determining replacement value and depending on his availability and
specific tree issues in question, he will either conduct the appraisal himself or Christine
will complete the appraisal. Todd & Christine will peer review one another's work
before finalizing the report and sending to the City.
Task D. Perform written completeness reviews for City staff on the tree/urban forestry
plan component of land use applications.
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601 Atwater Road · Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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Approach: Prior to performing a completeness review, Todd Prager & Associates will
work with City staff to determine the applicable code standards to be reviewed. Todd
Prager & Associates will then write out the applicable code standards in table format and
provide a concise reason for whether the code requirement has been met. Todd Prager &
Associates will be available to discuss the findings of the completeness review with the
City to ensure there is a full understanding of the review.
Critical Elements: The most critical element of performing a completeness review is
identifying the applicable code standards. This allows for the City and consultant to
focus on the requirements for a complete application.
Team Members: Todd Prager will be the point of contact for this task. Completeness
reviews will either be completed by Todd, Christine, or Rick since all three are familiar
with the City of Tigard Code.
Task E. Provide written comments and recommended conditions of approval for City
staff on the tree/urban forestry plan component of land use applications.
Approach: Todd Prager & Associates will work with City staff to determine the
applicable code standards for which the City would like comments. Todd Prager &
Associates will then write out the applicable code standards and provide findings
regarding whether each code requirement has been met. These findings may be used by
City staff when writing their staff reports. In addition, Todd Prager & Associates will
provide recommended conditions of approval if certain components of the tree/urban
forestry plan requirements are not met and/or if the conditions will serve to implement
the code. Finally, Todd Prager & Associates will be available to discuss the comments
and recommended conditions of approval with the City to ensure there is a full
understanding of the comments and recommendations.
Critical Elements: When providing comments and recommended conditions of approval,
it is critical that the comments and recommendations specifically address the code
requirements. Therefore, it is important for the City and consultant to identify the
relevant code requirements for each land use application for which comments and
recommendations are requested.
Team Members: Todd Prager will be the point of contact for this task. Comments and
recommended conditions will either be completed by Todd, Christine, or Rick since all
three are familiar with the City of Tigard Code.
Task F. Perform compliance inspections of the tree/urban forestry plan component of
land use permits during the development process.
Approach: Upon receiving a request to perform a compliance inspection, Todd Prager &
Associates will conduct a site visit to determine compliance with the tree/urban forestry
plan component of the land use permit during the development process. When
performing inspections, the approved plans will be utilized to evaluate whether the
conditions in the field meet or exceed the plan. If an emergency such as active illegal
tree removal is identified in the field, the arborist will immediately notify the City and
take appropriate action to limit the potential for further violations. Todd Prager &
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Associates will also provide their inspection results to the City in writing to create a
record of the inspections.
Critical Elements: It is critical that the compliance inspection be based off the approved
plans for the project. This is the best way to determine compliance with the tree/urban
forestry plan component of land use permits during the development process. Todd
Prager & Associates will obtain copies of the approved plans prior to performing
inspections.
Team Members: Both Todd Prager, Christine Johnson, and Rick Till are experienced in
performing compliance inspections during the development process. Todd will be the
initial point of contact for compliance inspections and depending on his availability, he
will either conduct the inspection himself or Christine or Rick will complete the
inspection.
Task G. Provide written compliance inspection reports during the development process.
Approach: Following the compliance inspections described in Task F above, Todd
Prager & Associates will provide their inspection results to the City in writing to create a
record of the inspections. Options for the format of compliance inspection reports
include a table which provides information in an organized format and allows the City to
quickly track compliance issues and resolution dates from week to week. Alternatively, a
more detailed report format with photos and narrative text could be used when reporting
on specific issues such as tree damage or removal that may lead to enforcement action.
Todd Prager & Associates will coordinate the specific report format with the City prior
to the inspection and will provide written inspection results within one week of the site
visit.
Critical Elements: It will be critical for the City and consultant to coordinate the desired
inspection report format and key information prior to the site visit. This will help to
ensure the consultant is collecting and reporting the information in a format that will be
most useful for the City's purposes.
Team Members: Todd Prager, Christine Johnson, and Rick Till are experienced in
providing written compliance inspections during the development process. The person
writing the compliance inspection report will be the same as the person who completed
the site inspection in Task F.
Task H. Provide evaluations, comments and written reports on tree permits outside the
land use process.
Approach: When called upon to provide evaluations, comments, and written reports on
tree permits outside the land use process, Todd Prager & Associates will first request the
tree permit application materials for review. The application materials will describe the
tree, its location, and the reasons for removal. After conferring with City staff regarding
the City's need for information, Todd Prager & Associates will then typically perform a
site visit to determine whether they concur with the information in the application
materials. Finally, Todd Prager & Associates will provide comments and written reports
on the tree permit in terms of whether the code and Urban Forestry Manual requirements
are met, and any other information requested by City staff.
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601 Atwater Road · Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: 971-295-4835 · Email: todd@toddprager.com · Website: toddprager.com
Critical Elements: The most critical element for this task is conferring with City staff
regarding the City need for information on the tree permit. Typically City staff will
request information when input on items such as tree risk or health are needed and
cannot be determined by internal staff. Identifying the City's needs prior to a site visit
will help ensure the evaluation and subsequent comments and reports meet the City's
needs.
Team Members: Todd Prager, Christine Johnson, and Rick Till are experienced in
providing evaluations, comments, and written reports on tree permits outside the land
use process. Todd will be the initial point of contact for this task and depending on his
availability, he will either conduct the task himself or Christine or Rick will complete the
task.
Task I. Review of Development Code updates and internal procedures for consistency
with Urban Forestry Code regulations.
Approach: When the Development Code and internal procedures are updated, Todd
Prager & Associates will request a copy of the updates and evaluate them for
consistency with existing Urban Forestry Code regulations. Todd Prager will be the
primary point of contact for this task since he served as project manager and consultant
for the Urban Forestry Code update and implementation of procedures and thus has
extensive knowledge of how the Urban Forestry Code ties into the overall Development
Code. Todd will provide his comments to the City in writing and identify any conflicts
with the Urban Forestry Code.
Critical Elements: The most critical element for this task is for the consultant to receive a
track changes version of the updated code or procedures. This will help to clearly
identify the aspects of the code or procedure that have changed so it can be evaluated for
consistency with the Urban Forestry Code.
Team Members: Todd Prager will be the point of contact for this task due to his
familiarity with the City of Tigard Code.
Task J. Other Arborist Services as needed.
Approach: Todd Prager & Associates is capable of providing a full range of arborist
services not identified in the tasks above. Upon request, Todd Prager & Associates will
be available to perform other arborist services as needed.
Critical Elements: Communication of the scope of these additional arborist services will
allow Todd Prager & Associates to provide the services as needed.
Team Members: Todd Prager, Christine Johnson, and Rick Till are capable of providing
a full range of arborist services. Todd will be the initial point of contact and depending
on his availability, he will either complete the services himself or Christine or Rick will
complete the services.
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601 Atwater Road · Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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Project Management. Todd Prager will serve as the lead consultant in coordinating
with the City’s project manager. Todd’s process involves meeting with the client
(e.g. development review team, long range planning, code enforcement, etc.) as
needed to identify work requests, track work products, and monitor progress.
Internally, Todd Prager & Associate’s team has a process for completing
deliverables on schedule and within budget. We have a shared project tracking sheet
which we review weekly that identifies deadlines, hours budgeted, and job status.
We coordinate between team members for assistance as needed to ensure deadlines
are met. All work products are peer reviewed before delivery. Below is an example
of the job tracking sheet (active projects are highlighted):
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2. Firm and Team Member Qualifications and Experience
Table 1 includes the name, role, qualifications, prior experience, position, level of
responsibility in the project, and time allocated to the project. Resumes for each team
member are provided as an attachment to this proposal.
Table 1: Summary of Consultant Qualifications, Roles, and Experience
Todd Prager Christine Johnson Rick Till
Role
Principal
Project Manager
First Lead Consultant
Primary Point of Contact
Work Product Approval
Senior Associate
Second Lead Consultant
Secondary Point of Contact
Site Data Collection
Work Product Generation
Associate
Site Data Collection
Work Product Generation
Education
AS, Forestry, Bakersfield
College
BS, Env. Hort., UC Davis
MS, Hort., UC Davis
BS, Natural Resources and Env.
Sciences, U. of Ill.
MS, Forest Ecosystems and
Society, OSU
BA, Philosophy, WSU
JD, Env. and Natural Resource
Law, Lewis & Clark Law School
Credentials
ASCA RCA,
ISA Board Certified Master
Arborist,
AICP,
Tree Risk Assessment Qual.,
Tree & Plant Appraisal Qual.
ASCA RCA,
ISA Board Certified Master
Arborist,
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qual.,
Tree & Plant Appraisal Qual.
ISA Board Certified Master
Arborist,
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qual.,
Certified Treecare Safety
Professional
Years of Experience 20 8 8
Prior Experience
2002-2006, City of San
Francisco Urban Forestry
Inspector
2007-2012, City of Tigard
Arborist/Planner
2012-Present, Consulting
Arborist
2017 Oregon Department of
Forestry Natural Resource
Specialist (Temp.)
2018-2020 Northwest Turf &
Tree Arborist
2020-Present, Consulting
Arborist
2006-2016 Friends of the
Columbia Gorge Conservation
Staff
2016-2024 Honl Tree Care
Arborist
2024-Present, Consulting Arborist
Position Principal Senior Associate Associate
Level of
Responsibility
Primary Responsibility
Staff Supervision
Secondary Responsibility
Secondary Point of Contact
Staff Level
(limited responsibility)
Tree Risk
Assessment
Experience
Yes Yes Yes
Tree Appraisal
Experience Yes Yes No
Development Review
& Inspection
Experience
Yes Yes Yes
Non-Development
Tree Permit Review
Experience
Yes Yes Yes
Development Code
Update Experience Yes Yes Yes
Time Allocations 35% 40% 25%
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3. Similar Project Experience
The following list includes recent examples of comparable consulting arborist
services provided by Todd Prager & Associates and members of our team:
City of Milwaukie Consulting Arborist Services
On-call services for tree permit application reviews, development application
reviews for tree preservation and planting, tree protection plan reviews, tree risk
assessments, and other arborist services as needed for the City of Milwaukie. Provide
findings, recommendations, and conditions of approval for land use reviews.
City of Sandy Consulting Arborist Services
On-call services for development application reviews for tree preservation and
planting, tree protection plan reviews, and other arborist services as needed for the
City of Sandy. Provide findings, recommendations, and conditions of approval for
land use reviews.
City of West Linn Consulting Arborist Services
Services for code enforcement, tree appraisal, and expert witness reports and
testimony as needed for the City of West Linn.
City of Tigard Consulting Arborist Services
On-call services for Tree City USA recertification and other arborist services as
needed for the City of Tigard.
City of Tigard Consulting Arborist for Downtown Redevelopment Projects
On-call services for tree inventories, tree protection plans, tree risk assessments,
construction monitoring and oversight, and tree mitigation for downtown
redevelopment projects for the City of Tigard.
Tree Risk Assessments in City of Lake Oswego Natural Areas
Conducting comprehensive tree risk assessments for the City of Lake Oswego Parks
Departments in naturals areas adjacent to residential zones. GPS mapped tree
locations and provided risks assessments, risk ratings, and mitigation
recommendations for assessed trees.
Consulting Arborist for Lake Oswego State of the Urban Forest Report
Provided consulting arborist services for Parametrix in developing Lake Oswego’s
State of the Urban Forest Report. Analyzed permit data, canopy mapping, existing
City programs, local and regional climate trends, urban forest threats, and other data
to provide findings for the State of the Urban Forest Report.
Consulting Arborist for City of Portland Urban Forest Plan Update
Providing consulting arborist services for the update to the City of Portland Urban
Forest Plan. Analyzing permit data, canopy mapping, existing City programs, local
and regional climate trends, urban forest threats, and other data to provide findings
and recommendations for the Portland State of the Urban Forest Report. Also
attending and presenting at Technical Advisory Committee meetings, public open
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houses, staff meetings, and other events to receive input on the plan update.
Providing strategies and actions for the plan update.
City of Beaverton Tree Code Audit Project
Served as consulting arborist for a comprehensive audit of Beaverton’s tree code.
The work involved a review of both the development and non‑development portions
of the existing tree code, best practice case study research, and engaging staff and
local stakeholders in interviews and focus groups. The final deliverables were a Tree
Code Best Practices and Alternatives Report summarizing the tree‑related policies
and regulations of other jurisdictions in the region to identify potential best practices
and alternative approaches. Additionally, a Tree Code Audit Report deliverable
diagnosed the key issues with the tree code to inform future planning processes and
policy discussions around how the City might approach tree regulations. These
reports will inform future urban forest planning or tree code updates.
Consulting Arborist for Cooper Mountain Tree Code Update
Assisted the City of Beaverton in developing new natural resource and tree
regulations for its urban growth boundary expansion area at Cooper Mountain. Given
the many important natural resources present in the expansion area, different policy
and regulatory approaches were necessary for this area as opposed to the rest of the
City. Todd Prager & Associates developed a series of policy concept approaches to
natural resource and tree protection, and provided technical assistance for
development code updates. This project may inform future updates to other tree code
regulations for the rest of the City.
Consulting Arborist for City of Milwaukie Tree Code Update
This project integrated the development of middle housing, parking, and tree
preservation and planting. Todd Prager worked with the City and community to audit
their existing tree regulations, understand community goals, and prepare code
revisions and other strategies for implementing community tree preservation and
canopy goals consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Urban Forestry
Management Plan, and Climate Action Plan.
City of Vancouver Development Standards and Tree Impacts Evaluation
This project involved reviewing Vancouver, WA’s development standards including
lot coverage, setbacks, parking, and landscaping to understand the impacts on the
City’s tree preservation and planting goals outlined in their Urban Forestry
Management Plan. As part of the project Todd Prager & Associates researched
development standards from several jurisdictions within the region and throughout
the US and Canada. This information was delivered in report format and included
recommendations for potential changes to tree planting and preservation standards.
This project has entered the implementation phase and Todd Prager & Associates is
currently assisting the City with development code updates.
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601 Atwater Road · Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: 971-295-4835 · Email: todd@toddprager.com · Website: toddprager.com
Portland Streets 2035 Project
This project involved creating a new framework for balancing uses including streets,
sidewalks, utilities, and trees in Portland’s public rights-of-way. Todd Prager served
as consulting arborist to provide technical expertise on the space allocation needs
and design standards for trees in the public right-of-way.
References
Sean Farrelly, Redevelopment Manager, City of Tigard
503-718-2420, sean@tigard-or.gov
Megan Big John, Parks and Recreation Director, City of West Linn
503-742-6047, mbigjohn@westlinnoregon.gov
Rob Zoeller, Senior Planner, City of Beaverton
503-526-3730, rzoeller@BeavertonOregon.gov
Additional references can be available upon request.
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4. Proposed Cost of Services
All three of our staff consulting arborists (Todd Prager, Christine Johnson, and Rick
Till) are highly trained and qualified with the top certifications from the International
Society of Arboriculture. Our billing rate for each staff member is $210 per hour and
mileage is charged at the current IRS rate. Normal administrative costs such as
printing, mailing, lab testing and subconsultant costs such as sonic tomography and
pneumatic excavation are charged at cost with no markup.
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5. COBID Certification or Subcontractor / Supplier Utilization
Todd Prager & Associates, LLC is a COBID ESB (Oregon Certification #: 13724).
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Todd Prager is a Consulting Arborist with professional experience in the industry
since 2002. Todd is principal of the firm and manages the work schedules of three
ISA certified arborists. He has provided consulting arborist and urban forestry
management services for since 2004.
2012 – Present Consulting Arborist, Lake Oswego, OR
• Consulting arborist/planner for municipalities. Activities include
completing tree inventories including using sample plots and GPS based
data collection; preparing reports and revisions to development codes,
municipal codes, and urban forestry technical manuals; conducting tree
risk assessments; determining the replacement value of illegally
removed trees; performing land use reviews; recommending conditions
of land use approval; conducting compliance inspections; and providing
analysis and reports on tree removal permits.
• Consulting arborist/planner for private firms and individuals. Activities
include completing tree inventories including using sample plots and GPS
based data collection, tree appraisals, tree risk assessments, natural
resource delineations, preservation plans, mitigation options, arborist
reports, tree permits, and land use applications/findings for
development projects.
2007 – 2012 The City of Tigard, City Arborist/Planner, Tigard, OR
• Completed tree inventories for public projects and reviewed tree
inventories for private projects.
• Created the City’s first GIS based publicly accessible tree inventory and
populated the inventory with GPS based tree point data collection.
• Served as project manager for the City’s Urban Forestry Code Revisions
and Urban Forestry Master Plan projects.
• Ensured public and private development projects adequately protected
existing trees, and created new landscapes that provided increased tree
canopy in compliance with City procedures, practices, and policies.
• Conducted hazard tree evaluations and recommended abatement
options in accordance with arboricultural practices and standards to
protect public safety.
• Performed appraisals of trees removed for public and private
development projects in accordance with arboricultural practices and
standards.
2002 – 2006 The City of San Francisco, Urban Forestry Inspector,
Horticulturist, San Francisco, CA
Todd Prager RCA #597
Principal | Consulting Arborist
education:
AS, Forestry,
Bakersfield College
BS, Environmental Horticulture,
UC Davis
MS, Horticulture,
UC Davis
registrations:
ASCA RCA #597
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist WE-6723B
AICP
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
ASCA Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified
years of experience:
in industry: 22
affiliations:
ASCA, ISA, PNW-ISA, APA, OR APA
awards:
Distinguished Service Award for the Lake
Oswego Planning Commission
Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Award
for Outstanding Leadership
American Planning Association Award for Best
Practice in Planning
Oregon Planning Association Award for
Professional Achievement in Planning
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Christine Johnson is a Consulting Arborist with professional experience in the
industry since 2017. Christine earned her Master of Science degree in Forest
Ecosystems and Society from Oregon State University in 2017 where she
researched the challenges to implementing low impact development in small,
rural Oregon cities. After working at a tree care company for several years,
Christine made the transition to arboricultural consulting. She has provided
consulting arborist and urban forestry management services for public and
private clients since 2016.
2020 – Present Consulting Arborist, Lake Oswego, OR
• Serve municipal, residential, and commercial clients in the Pacific
Northwest with tree inventories, tree risk assessments, landscape
appraisals, tree evaluations, and permit assistance.
• Collaborate with architects, builders, landscapers, and other
development project partners on best practices for tree protection,
retention, preservation, and management.
2018 – 2020 Northwest Turf & Tree, Clackamas, OR
• Oversaw arboriculture operations for eight (8) employees with novice to
expert experience. Responsibilities included sales, scheduling, safety,
and training.
• Wrote detailed arborist reports as requested by commercial clientele.
Topics include but are not limited to required tree inventories for
development projects within the City of Portland, tree health
assessment, tree risk assessment, and property disputes.
• Proactively communicated with property managers, landscape
architects, subcontractors and suppliers on tree removal and renovation
projects.
2017 Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Temporary), Oregon
Department of Forestry, Salem, OR
• Developed, organized, and coordinate outreach materials for Oregon
State University’s Extension website, Oregon Stormwater Solutions,
launched in Fall 2017.
• Develop print and online materials for the general public on the benefits
of green infrastructure (GI) best management practices.
• Assist with programmatic urban and community forestry outreach to
Oregon cities, serving as a consultant, reviewer, and soundboard for
questions associated with urban forestry and GI planning, policy,
implementation, and maintenance.
Christine Johnson RCA #823
Senior Associate | Consulting Arborist
education:
BS, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MS, Forest Ecosystems and Society,
Oregon State University
registrations:
ASCA RCA #823
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist PN-8730B
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
ASCA Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified
years of experience:
in industry: 8
affiliations:
ASCA, ISA, PNW-ISA
volunteer experience:
Chair of the City of Gresham Urban Forestry Commission
State of Oregon Community Green Infrastructure
Advisory Committee
ASCA Editorial Review Board
PNW-ISA, 2021 Virtual Conference
Crew Leader, Friends of Trees
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Rick Till is a Consulting Arborist with professional experience in the arboriculture
industry since 2016. Rick earned his JD in Environmental and Natural Resources
Law from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2004. He has consulted and worked
professionally in the natural resource and arboriculture industry in a variety of
capacities included being a seasonal ranger for the US Forest Service, restoring
native habitats in Portland, advocacy work for Friends of the Columbia Gorge, and
serving as a consulting arborist and crew leader since 2016 in Oregon. He has
provided consulting arborist and urban forestry management services for public
and private clients since 2016.
2024 – Present Consulting Arborist, Lake Oswego, OR
• Serve municipal, residential, and commercial clients in the Pacific
Northwest with tree inventories, tree risk assessments, landscape
appraisals, tree evaluations, and permit assistance.
• Collaborate with architects, builders, landscapers, and other
development project partners on best practices for tree protection,
retention, preservation, and management.
2016 – 2024 Honl Tree Care, Portland, OR
• Performed arboricultural services in Portland metropolitan area
consistent with ANSI safety and arboricultural standards and ISA Best
Management Practices. Proficient in tree climbing, including moving
rope systems and stationary rope systems. Exceptional pruning skills.
Proficiency with installation of supplemental support systems. Proficient
in moderate complexity removals.
• Highly proficient as crew leader and complex job site management.
Served as lead on safety and training since 2018. Assist in managing all
field operations.
• Perform sales and consultation work, including tree inventory work and
tree preservation plans required by local municipalities.
2006 – 2016 Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Portland, OR
• Worked with legal and conservation staff to advocate for the protection
of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (CRGNSA).
• Responsibilities entailed commenting on all permitting and regulatory
proposals that could impact the scenic, natural, cultural, and
recreational resources of the CRGNSA; oral advocacy at administrative
hearings; and collaborative support on litigation, in cluding extensive
legal research and drafting legal briefs.
• Obtained advanced understanding in the application of multiple local,
state, and federal statutes protecting the scenic, natural, cultural, and
recreation resources of the Columbia River Gorge.
Rick Till ISA Board Certified Master
Arborist PN-8358B
Associate | Consulting Arborist
education:
BA, Magna Cum Laude, Philosophy,
Washington State University
JD, Cum Laude, Environ. and Natural Resource Law
Lewis & Clark Law School
registrations:
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist PN-8358B
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Certified Treecare Safety Professional 04200
years of experience:
in industry: 8
affiliations:
ASCA, ISA, PNW-ISA, Tree Care Industry Association
volunteer experience:
PNW-ISA, Governance Director
Friends of Trees Natural Area Program Crew Leader
City of Portland Street Tree Inventory Team
Director, At-Large Position 1, East Multnomah Soil and
Water Conservation District
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