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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18253: EXTENSION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014 WITH JOEY'S TRACTOR SERVICE MEMORANDUM CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT TO: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager FROM: John Tomplait, Asst. Director of Utility Operations DATE: March 14, 2014 RE: Proposed Resolution No. 18253 COMMENTS RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18253 authorizing extensions to the contracts for Utility Operations Grounds Maintenance with Joey's Tractor Service, of Port Arthur, Texas, for Groups A & B in the not to exceed amount of $18,460.00, and Group G in the not to exceed amount of $5,596.00. BACKGROUND Contractors are used to maintain the grounds of the department's lift stations, water storage tanks, treatment facilities, Service Center and Warehouse. Approximately twenty (20) cuts (maintenance events) per year are required for these groups, but occasionally we ask the contractor to cut specific sites due to TCEQ inspections or complaints. This extension will allow the Water Department to rebid all grass contracts in December of 2014, and will allow the contracts to start at the beginning of grass cutting season. BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Conveyance Division budget, Account No. 410 - 1255 - 532.59 -00. STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT Existing staff will administer this contract and monitor the contractor's performance. SUMMARY I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18253 authorizing extensions to the grounds maintenance contracts with Joey's Tractor Service until December 31, 2014, for Groups A, B, and G. • P. R. No. 18253 03/14/14 jt Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014 TO THE CONTRACTS WITH JOEY'S TRACTOR SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR GROUPS A, B AND G, FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,460.00 FOR GROUPS A &B AND $5,596.00 FOR GROUP G. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410 - 1255- 532.59 -00. WHEREAS, private contractors are used to maintain the grounds at various Utility Operations Department facilities; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 13 -144, the City Council approved a second and final year of the contract with Joey's Tractor Service for Group G; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 13 -369, the City entered into a grounds maintenance contract with Joey's Tractor Service for Groups A and B for eight months with an option to renew for one additional year; and, WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary to extend the existing contracts until December 31, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the facts and opinions of the preamble are true and correct. THAT, City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized to extend the contracts until December 31, 2014, between the CITY OF PORT ARTHUR and JOEY'S TRACTOR SERVICE, of Port Arthur, Texas, for grounds maintenance for the Utility Operations Department, for Groups A & B in an amount not to exceed $18,460.00, and Group G in an amount not to exceed $5,596.00. THAT, 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 ten days written notice. P. R. No. 18253 Page 2 of 3 THAT, an authorized representative of Joey's Tractor will sign this resolution agreeing to the terms. THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of 2014 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: NOES: Deloris Prince, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: / Valecia Tizeno, Cy /Attorney P. R. No. 18253 Page 3 of 3 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager Jo . Tomplait, Shawna Tubbs, CPPO, CPPB Assistant Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: ,/, / Deborah Echols, Director of Finance Account No. 410 - 1255 - 532.59 -00 Agreed to: Joey's Tractor Service By: Print Name: Title: