HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15616: GORDON LAWN SERVICE - MOWING CONTRACT (AREA C)
Memo
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Ftom: Lawrence Baker, Director of Community Services
Date: November 19, 2009
Re: P. R. NO. 15616 -AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT TO GORDON
LAWN SERVICE FOR GRASS-CUTTING SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND
CITY-OWNED VACANT LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS
AREA C.
COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R No. 15616 ,authorizing
the Ciry Council to authorize the renewal of a contract between the Cary of Pon Arthur and Gordon Lawn
Service, for the contract amount of 5.002 per square footfor mowing privatelgowned and Cit}~owned
vacant propertyin Area C
BACKGROUND: On December 16, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution No. 08-478 for Gordon
Lawn Service which was the lowest and best bidder [o wit for the mowing of vacant lou in Area C for the
amount of 5.002 per square foot. Area C is that area of the City of Port Arthur roughly bounded on the
north by HWY 73, on the East by Woodworth Blvd and U.S. HWY 69, on the South by I-akeshore Drive,
and on the West by Savannah Ave. This contract was for one-yeaz with the Cites option to renew for one (1)
additional yeaz. The contractor has been providing good service and has met the teens of his contract with
the Gty.
BUDGET AND REVENUE IMPACT: Adoption of this proposed resolution will norrequire 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. 15616 ,thereby authorizing the City
Council to execute aone-year ea2ension of a contract with Gordon Lawn Service for the mowing of grass
on privatellxowned and City-owned vacant property in Area C. The contractor will submit proof of
insurance.
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P. R. No. 15616
11/19/09 JAT
FOR * REQUESTED BY: LAWRENCE BAKER, INSPECTION AND CODE
ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE * PURPOSE: TO RENEW GRASS CUTTING CONTRACT' FOR
CUTTING OF PRIVATELY & QTY-OWNED
' VACANT PROPERTY IN AREA C
USE * LOCATION: AREA C, AN AREA ROUGHLY BOUNDED THE
NORTH BY HWY 73, ON THE EAST BY WOOD-
' WORTH BLVD/US. HWY 69, ON THE SOUTH
BY LAKE SHORE DR, AND ON THE WEST BY
SAVANNAH AVE.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF
CONTRACT TO GORDON'S LAWN SERVICE FOR GRASS
CUTTING SERVICES OFPRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-
OWNED VACANT LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY
DESIGNATED AS AREA C, TO BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1401-551.59-00.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the face and opinions~of the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That for the purposes of this Resolution, Area C is that area of the Ciryof Port Arthur roughly
bounded on the north byU.S. Tighway73, on the East by Woodworth Boulevard/U S. I-Tighway 69, on the South by
Lakeshore Drive, and on the West by Savannah Avenue.
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 a vacant lot is defined as a lot or parcel of land with no buildings on it.
Section 4. That the CiryCouncil deems it in the best interest to renewthe contract with GORDON'S
LAWN SERVICE for an additional one (1) yeaz period begimung December 16, 2009 thru December 16, 2010.
This is the final extension.
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Section 5. That the contractor shall sign a copy of the resolution agreeing to the terms thereof.
Section G. That a copyof the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the dayof December A.D.,. 2009, at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the Gty of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR:
COUNCIL MEMBERS•
NOES:
ATTEST:
QTY SECRETARY
AGREED TO:
GORDON'S LAWN SERVICE
CONTRACTOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
I CTOR OF CO TY SERVICES
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PURCHASING MANAGER
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