HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 11949:GRASS CONTRACT-AREA D MEMORANDUM
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Lawrence Baker, Director of Community Services
Date: September 24, 2002
Re: P.R. No. 11949 AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING
CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND
CITY-OWNED DEVELOPED LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS
AREA D.
COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends that the City Council adopt P.R. No. 11949
which authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the one year extension of an agreement
between the City of Port Arthur and American Lawn Service for the contract amount of $0.002
per square foot for mowing Privately-owned and City-owned developed property in Area D.
BACKGROUND: On October 2, 2001, City Council approved Resolution No. 01-287 which
authorized the execution of a grass mowing contract with American Lawn Service for the mowing
of developed lots in Area D. The existing contract is for one year with the City's option to renew
for one (1) year for the next two years. The comractor has been providing good service and has
met the terms &his contract with the City. This contractor was paid $18,676.28 for cutting
and/or cleaning developed lots in Area D the past year.
BUDGET AND REVENUE IMPACT:
Adoption of this proposed resolution will not require a budget amendment. Funds are available in
Account No. 001-1401-551.59-00.
STAFF LEVEL IMPACT: Adoption &this proposed resolution will have no impact on the
department's staffing level.
SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 11949
which authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute an extension of the City's current
agreement with American Lawn Service for the mowing of grass on City Owned property and
Privately-owned developed property in Area D (where owners have failed to maintain the
property). The contractor will submit proof of insurance.
P.R. NO. 11949
09/23/02 LB/od
FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE
USE
ONLY
. REQUESTED BY:
PURPOSE:
LOCATION:
LAWRENCE BAKER, COMMUNITY
SERVICES DIRECTOR
TO RENEW A GRASS CUTTING CONTRACT
FOR CUTTING OF PRIVATELY & CITY
OWNED DEVELOPED PROPERTY IN AREA
D
AREA D IS AN AREA ROUGHLY BOUNDED
ON THE NORTH BY HWY 73, ON THE EAST
BY DUFF DR., ON THE SOUTH BY
LAKESHORE DR., AND ON THE WEST BY
WOODWORTH BLVD. / U.S. HWY 69, BUT
ALSO INCLUDES FOSTER, HIGHLAND
HEIGHTS AND FAIRLEA ADDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A
CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES OF
PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED DEVELOPED
LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA
D. CHARGE TO ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401-$$1.59-00.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, for the purposes of this resolution, Area D is that area of the City of Port Arthur
roughly bounded on the north by HWY 73, on the east by DuffDr., on the south by Lakeshore
Dr., and on the west by Woodworth Blvd. / U. S. HWY 69, but also includes Foster, Highland
Heights and Fairlea Additions; and
THAT, for purposes of this resolution, a developed lot is defined as a lot or parcel of land
which has one or more buildings on it and a vacant lot is defined as a lot or parcel of land with no
buildings on it; and
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THAT the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby renews, for a period of one
additional year, the existing contract with American Lawn Service for grass cutting services of
Privately-Owned properties (not maintained by owners) and City-Owned developed properties for
the contract price of $0.002 per square foot; and
TItAT the contractor shall sign a copy of this resolution agreeing to the terms hereof; and
TItAT a copy of the caption &this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this
following vote:
day of October, A.D., 2002, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
AYES: Mayor:
Council members:
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
REBECCA UNDERHILL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
AGREED TO:
CONTRACTOR
DATE:
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