HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. S.E. TEXAS LAWN & MAINTENANCE City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT PAGE
NUMBER AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
8/23/2013 1 of 1
001 - 1207 - 531.31 -00 $855 TO S.E. TEXAS LAWN & MAINTENANCE FOR
AN ADDITIONAL CUT FOR GROUPS 3B AND 6
RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the City Council authorize payment for an
additional cut for Groups 3B and 6 to S.E. Texas Lawn & Maintenance in the amount of $855.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the mowing of various City parks and right -
of -ways year round in the City of Port Arthur. The City Council and the City Manager have made the
appropriate maintenance of City parks and right -of -ways a priority. S.E. Texas Lawn & Maintenance
was awarded a contract pursuant to Resolution Number 11 -095 for the mowing of Groups 3B and 6 in
an amount not to exceed $29,520. The contract was renewed for additional year pursuant to
Resolution Number 12 -104 and was extended for a 6 (six) month period pursuant to Resolution
Number 13 -136 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Due to unforeseen weather conditions, an extra cut was needed for Groups 3B and 6. The payment for
the additional cut exceeded the amount that was awarded in the contract.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $855 is available for this purchase.
Acct No. 001 -1207- 531.31 -00.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the City Council authorize payment for an
additional cut for Groups 3B and 6 to S.E. Texas Lawn & Maintenance in the amount of $855.
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Al.- T. Thigpe Shawna Tubbs Deborah Echols
Director of Purchasing Manager Director of Finance
Parks & Recreation
PREPARED BY: Chandra Alpough DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY:
[ ] APPROVED [ ] OTHER (DESCRIBE)
CITY SECRETARY:
APPROVED BY: DATE:
CITY MANAGER