HomeMy WebLinkAboutE. METTA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - LANDFILL LITTER FENCINGCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Landfill Litter Fencing PAGE
NUMBER
6/22/09 1
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of 10 panels of portable litter fencing from
Metta Technologies of Toledo, Ohio for a price of $46,104. Funding is available in account number 403-1274-
533.92-00.
BACKGROUND
Recent Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rule changes require the use of litter
fencing to control windblown material. These panels aze 15 feet tall by 24 feet long and have the ability to be
moved by the City's Landfill equipment. Litter fencing bids were requested and bids were opended on June 10,
2009. The following bids were received:
Metta Technologies, Inc. $46,104
Coastal Netting Systems $61,000
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
The total cost of the 10 panels is $46,104.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT
This purchase will enable the landfill staff to control windblown material to maintain TCEQ
compliance.
SUMMARY
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of 10 panels of portable litter fencing from
Metta Technologies of Toledo, Ohio for a price of $46,104. Funding is available in account number 403-1274-
533.92-00.
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Deborah Echols, CPA
Finance Director
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager