HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15701: AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE MOWING CONTRACT (RENEWAL) AREA A-1Memo
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, Gty Manager
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From Lawrence Baker, Director of Community Services ~~~'
Date: January 19, 2010
Re: P. R NO. 15701-AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF GRASS CU'I"I'ING CONTRACT
TO AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE FOR GRASS-CUTTING SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-
OWNED AND QTY-OWNED VACANT LOTS IN AN AREA OF THE CITY
DESIGNATED AS AREAA L
COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R No. 15701,. authorizing the
City Manager to authorize the renewal of a contract between the City of Port Arthur and Affordable Lawn
Care, for the contract amount of $.003 per square-foot for mowing privatelgowned and Cit}Fowned vacant
property in Area A-1. Area A 1 is thaz area of the City of Port Arthur west of West Port Anhur Road, Souch
of 60~ Street includes Port Arthur, but also includes Lakeside Addition and the Sabine/Sabine Pass area.
BACKGROUND: On February 24, 2009 the City Council approved Resolution No. 09-056 for Affordable
Lawn Cate which was the lowest and best bidder to wit for the mowing of vacant lozs in Area A 1 for the
amount of $.003 per square foot This contact was for one (1) yEar with the Cit}~s option to renew for two
(2) additional yz'ats. The contract 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
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SUMMARY:. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. R No. 15701, thereby authorizing the City
Manager to execute a one year extension of a contract with Affordable Lawn Care for the mowing of grass
on privatelgowned (where owners have failed to maintain the propetty~ and City-owned vacant propeny in
Area A 1. The contractor will submit proof of insurance.
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P. R. No. 15701
01/19/10 RS
FOR REQUESTED BY: LAWRENCE BAKER, COMMUNITY SERVICES
`` DIRECTOR
AMINISTRATIVE •` PURPOSE: TORENEWAGRASSCUTTINGCONTRACTFOR
CUTTING OF PRIVATELY & QTY-OWNED
USE ~ VACANT PROPERTY INAREA A-1
:s LOCATION: AREA A IS AN AREA NORTH OF HIGHWAY
ONLY * 73, BUT,ALSOINCLUDINGLAKESIDE
ADDITION AND THE SABINE/SABINE PASS
'~ AREA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A
GRASS CUTTING CONTRACT WITH AFFORDABLE LAWN
CARE FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-
OWNEDANDCITY-OWNED VACANT LOTS IN AN AREA
OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS AREA A 1, 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 coaect.
Section2. That forthe purposes of this Resolution, Area A 1 is that area of the Caryof Pon Arthur nonh
ofU. S. I-Tighway73, but also including Lakeside Addition and the Sabine/Sabine Pass Area.
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 City Council deems it in the best interest to renew the contracrwith Affordable
Lawn Care for an additional one (1) year period beginning Februarv24, 20102010 thru Febnrary24, 2011. This is the fast
extension.
Section 5. Thatthe 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
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P. R No. 15701
Ol/ 19/ 10 RS
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the 24th da"y of February ,, A.D; 2009, at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the Ciry of Port Arthur, Texas by the .following .vote:
AYES: MAYOR Councilmembers:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
QTY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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QTY /AfTT/~ORNE ~
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APPROVED FOR ADMII~IISTRATION:
QTY MANAGER
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D CTOR OF vIUNITY SERVICES
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
N`sL.Jel~..s~y
DIRECTOR OF FTiVANCE
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PURCHASING 1GIAIVAGER
DATE
AGREED TO:
CONTRACTOR
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