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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CODE COMPLIANCE - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: March 21,2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton,City Manager
From: Darlene Thomas-Pierre,Code Compliance Manager
RE: Proposed Resolution No.23050—Authorizing the Second-Year(First Renewal)of one(1)
Contract with Valencia Lawn Service, Port Arthur, Texas for the mowing of privately-
owned and city-owned Vacant and Developed Lots in an Area of City designed as Area F
(Sabine Pass).
Introduction:
Staff recommends that City Council adopt P.R. No. 23050, authorizing the second-year(first renewal) of
the contracts with Valencia Lawn Service,Port Arthur,Texas for the mowing of privately-owned and city-
owned residential and commercial vacant and developed lots in Area F(Sabine Pass)@$0.0075per square
foot.
Background:
Two (2) contracts were approved by Resolution No. 22-173 on April 26, 2022. Williams Contracting &
Farming opted not to renew their contract. Valencia Lawn Service has provided quality service and have
met the terms of their contract with the City. The contractor's response and services have been
commendable. This contract is necessary due to the abundance of high grass in Sabine Pass and the
Environmental Health Division needs the vendor to maintain the area.This contract will be the second year
(first renewal).
Budget and Revenue Impact:
Acceptance of this recommendation will not require a budget amendment.Funding is available in Account
No.001-13-039-5470-00-50-000(Other Contractual Service)
Summary: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P.R.No.23050,thereby authorizing the second-
year(first renewal)between the City of Port Arthur and Valencia Lawn Service of Port Arthur, Texas @
$0.0075 per square foot. The contractor must submit proof of insurance.
DTP/la
CC: Pamela Langford, ACM- Operations/Director of Development Services
P.R. NO. 23050
03/21/2023 LA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND YEAR(FIRST RENEWAL)OF
A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 22-173 BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ONE (1) VENDOR FOR GRASS MOWING
SERVICE OF PRIVATLEY-OWNED AND CITY OWNED VACANT AND
DEVELOPED LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DESIGNED AS AREA F,
SABINE PASS, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$40,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FUNDS ACCOUNT
NUMBER 001-13-039-5470-00-50-000, (OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICE.)
WHEREAS, there are a large amount of properties that the City maintains by mowing the
grass, due to the lack of care by the owners; and
WHEREAS,Area F is the Area of City designed as Sabine Pass; and
WHEREAS the City Council originally awarded two(2)contracts on April 26,2022 pursuant
to Resolution No. 22-173; and
WHEREAS, Williams Contracting& Farming of Sabine Pass, Texas does not wish to renew
his contract; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems in the best interest of the City to renew the existing
contract; with Valencia Lawn Service of Port Arthur,Texas; and
WHEREAS, this will be the second year (first renewal) of the contract attached hereto as
Exhibit A, including an option to renew the contract for one (1) additional year.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute,on behalf of the City of Port
Arthur,a contract renewal with Valencia Lawn Service of Port Arthur,Texas @$0.0075 per square
P.R. NO. 23050
03/21/2023 LA
foot,for mowing of vacant and developed lots located in the area designated as Area F,in substantially
the same form as attached hereto, as Exhibit A.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED on this 1 la'day of April, A.D.,2023, at a Regular Meeting
of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Council Members
NOES:
THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR
ATTEST: APP I VED AS TO FORM:
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SHERRI BELLARD, CITY SECRETARY AL TIZEN I, CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
&I)'\. _\ • ) l_) ..' RO ALD 3U TO CITY ' 'AGY DANIE�.,
FINANCE DIRECTOR
PAMELA LANGFORD APPROVED FOR PURCHASING
ACM—OPERATIONS/DIRECTOR OF
DE -LOPMENT SEA.:VICES (J, ry, 1 Ai
/ CLI' •N WILLIAMS, CPPB
./_. Ay A %1 AA 4 `I /A PURCHASING MANAGER
VI E TH aT°
• AGER OF CODE COMPLIANCE
EXHIBIT A
SECOND YEAR(FIRST RENEWAL) CONTRACT
FOR MOWING OF PRIVATELY-OWNED &
CITY-OWNED VACANT AND DEVELOPED LOTS IN AREA F
THIS AGREEMENT, made this of , 2023, by and between the City of
Port Arthur,a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas,hereinafter
called "OWNER" or "CITY" and Valencia Lawn Service, herein acting individual, firm,
partnership or corporation by and through Oceal Valencia, hereinafter called
"CONTRACTOR."
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payment terms, conditions, and
agreements set forth herein, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. Pursuant to Resolution No. 22-173, the City entered into a one (1) year contract with the
option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods. The parties agree to exercise said
option for the second year (first renewal). The City can terminate this contract at its
convenience, which includes, but is not limited to, funding not being available in any
budget cycle with thrity (30) days written notice.
2. The Contractor will perform work, as stated in the Contract Documents.
3. During the term of this Contract, the Contractor will furnish at his own expense all of the
materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and other services necessary to connection
therewith, except those supplies specifically not required of Contractor in the
Specifications.
4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all the work described in the specifications and
contract documents and to comply with the terms therein for the following cost: $0.0075
per square foot.
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
a) Agreement
b) A dvertisement f r B:d *
c) Addenda
d) *
e) Specifications *
f) *
g) Notice of Award
h) Notice to Proceed
*These items were attached to the original letting contract. The agreement is only
included in this renewal.
6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
EXHIBIT A
7. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by
their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies, each of which shall be
deemed an original on the date first above written.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY
Ron Burton, City Manager
Signed on the day of 2023.
VALENCIA LAWN SERVICE
BY
Oceal Valencia
Signed on the day of 2023.