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To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Lawrence Baker, Director of Community Services
Date: Jtme 2, 2008
Re: P. R N0. 14741 - AWARDING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AN EXSTING
CONTRACT TO GRASSHOPPER LAWN SERVICE FOR GRASS-CUTTING
SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED DEVELOPED LOTS
IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA D
COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R No. 14171,
authorizing the Mayor and Clry Manager to execute aone-year contract between the City of Pon
Arthur and GRASSHOPPER LAWN SERVICE, for the contract amount of $0.0043 per square
foot for mowing privatelyowned and Cit}Fowned developed property in Area D. Area D is that
area of the City of Pon Arthur roughly bounded on the north by Highway 73, on the east by Duff
Drive, on the south by Lakeshore Drive, and on the west by Woodworth Boulevard/U. S. Highway
69, but also includes Foster, Ifighland Heights and Fairlea Additions.
BACKGROUND: On June 5th, 2007 the City Council approved Resolution # 07-255.
GRASSHOPPER LAWN SERVICE was the lowest and best bidder to wit for the mowing of
developed lots in Area D for the amount of $0.0043 persquare foot. This contract was for one
year with the Cit}~s option to renew for two (2) additional years. This will be the first extension. The
contractor has been providing good service and has met the terms of his contract with the City.
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 of this proposed resolution will have no effect on current
staffing level.
SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R No. 14171, thereby authorizing
the Mayor and City Manager to extend the contract with GRASSHOPPER LAWN SERVICE for
i additional year for the mowing of grass on privately-owned (where owners have failed to maintain
the property) and City-owned developed properly in Area D. The contractor will submit proof of
insurance.
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P. R No. 14741
06/02/08 RLS
FOR ~ REQUESTED BY: LAWRENCE BAKER, COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIRECTOR
AMINISTRATIVE " PURPOSE: TO RENE W GRASS CUTTING CONTRACT FOR
CUTTING OF PRIVATELY & CITY-OWNED
USE DEVELOPED PROPERTY IN AREA D
LOCATION: AREA D IS AN AREA ROUGHLY BOUNDED
ONLY " 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' WITH GRASSHOPPER LAWN SERVICE FOR
GRASS CUTTINGSERVICES OFPRIVATELY-OWNEDAND
CITY-OWNED DEVELOPED LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE
CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA D, TO BE CHARGED. TO
ACCOUNT NO.001-1401-551.59-00.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.07-255, the Cityof Port Arthur awarded a bid to Grasshopper
Lawn Services from June 25, 2007 to June 25, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the contract contained an option to renew the agreement for two (2) additional years.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions of the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That forthe purposes of this Resolution, Area D is that area of the Cityof Port Arthur roughly
bounded on the north by U. S. I~ighway 73, on the east by Duff Drive, on the south by Lakeshore Drive, and on the
west by Woodworth Boulevard/U. S. Highway 69, but also includes Foster, ITighland Heighu, and Fairlea Additions.
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06/02/08 RLS
Section 3. That for the 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 an undeveloped lot is defined as a lot or parcel of land with no buildings on
n.
Section 4. That the City Council deems it in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur to-renew the ' _
contract with Grasshopper Lawn Services for a one (1) additional year period begiruting June 28, 2008 thru June 28;' '-.
2009 for grass cutting services of privately-owned properties (not maintained byowners) and City-owned developed
properties for the contract price of 0.0043 per square foot for the mowing of developed lots in Area D:~.:;,.x-:~ t `;.a `:;:';.~ ~'~
Section 5. That the contractor shall sign a copy of the resolution agreeing to the terms thereof.
Section 6. That a copyof the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVE D this this dayof June, A.D., 2008, at a Regular Meeting.
of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:MAYOR
Councilmembers:
MAYOR
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06/02/08 RLS
ATTEST:
ACTING QTY SECRETARY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
QTY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
V
IRECTOR OF FINANCE
AGREED TO:
CONTRACTOR
GRASSHOPPER LAWN SERVICE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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QTY ATTORNE (ON ~ ~ (, b ~)
~I~"IOR OF CO ERVICES
DATE
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