HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19127: JOEY'S TRACTOR SERVICE, GRASS CUTTING ON PLEASURE ISLAND, REBIDDING P.R. 19127 8/27/15 vrt RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TERMINATING A CONTRACT WITH JOEY'S TRACTOR SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES ON PLEASURE ISLAND AND AUTHORIZING THE REBIDDING OF THE GRASS CUTTING SERVICES ON PLEASURE ISLAND. WHEREAS, in 2013, the City of Port Arthur's Purchasing Department entered into a competitive bid process for grass cutting services on Pleasure Island, and thereafter, entered into a contract with Joey's Tractor Service of Port Arthur, Texas pursuant to Resolution No. 13-385; and WHEREAS, based upon the option to renew set forth in the original contract, the City of Port Arthur renewed the contract with Joey's Tractor Service of Port Arthur, Texas, for grass cutting services for Pleasure Island per Resolution No. 14-408; and • WHEREAS, the amount of cuts necessary varies during each contract term according to weather and other factors; and WHEREAS, due to the unpredictability in determining the amount of cuts necessary to service Pleasure Island, it is necessary to re-evaluate this process and re-bid this service; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 34-81 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, the City is required to maintain its property in order to prevent health and safety issues that result from the excessive growth of weeds, grass or uncultivated plants other than trees to a height greater than 12 inches and the creation of an unsanitary condition likely to attract or harbor mosquitoes,rodents, vermin, or disease-carrying pests as set forth in Chapter 343 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; and WHEREAS, it was necessary to continue said cutting of the property due to the grass and vegetation growing between 15 to 20 inches and the public health and safety risks that could have been imposed upon those who reside on Pleasure Island and utilize its park facilities and amenities; and s.pr19125 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 Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby terminates its contract with Joey's Tractor Services per Resolution 14-408. Section 3. That, the City Council hereby authorizes the rebidding the contract for grass cutting services on Pleasure Island. Section 4. That, the City Council authorizes the payment to Joey's Tractor Services for grass cutting services already rendered, in keeping with public health and safety concerns set forth in Section 34-81 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, Chapter 343 off the Texas Health and Safety Code, and Chapter 252.022(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code. Section 5. 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 September 2015, AD, 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 s.pr19125 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: (CtL I Sherri Bellard, City Secretary Val Tizeno, City At ey APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: � , �1���t Brian McDougal Clifto Williams, CPPB City Manager Acting Purchasing Manager APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: 411-- Jerry Dale Interim Finance Director s.pr19125