HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2009-089Temp. Reso. # 11643
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE
NOT TO EXCEED $44,000 FOR SEASONAL LABOR
UTILIZING THE STATE OF FLORIDA AGREEMENT WITH
DEANNA ENTERPRISES, INC.; AUTHORIZING BUDGET
AMENDMENTS FOR PROPER ACCOUNTING PURPOSES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is responsible for treating canals and drainage
areas within the City to protect against flooding and to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the
City's waterways; and
WHEREAS, an excess of aquatic vegetation may impede water flow and drainage
and is not consistent the standards of appearance which have been set; and
WHEREAS, aquatic growth in canals and drainage areas significantly increases due
to factors such as a higher rainfall during the six month rainy season typically from May
through October, the introduction of nutrients through the application of lawn fertilizers, the
presence of grass clippings, and the intensity of the sun from South Florida's sub -tropical
climate; and
WHEREAS, increased precipitation during summer months and the potential for
torrential downpours associated with hurricane season present a risk of flooding; and
WHEREAS, limited access for mechanical removal of aquatic vegetation and legal
limits on chemical treatment necessitates hand removal of aquatic vegetation; and
WHEREAS, the Stormwater department remains responsible for daily maintenance,
debris removal, and emergency work to the City's canals and drainage areas, removal of
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excess vegetation would interfere with these essential duties; and
WHEREAS, due to the seasonal labor force requirements of this work, the Public
Works Department has determined the use of temporary labor to meet said needs is the
fiscally responsible solution; and
WHEREAS, City of Tamarac Code §6-155 allows the Purchasing/Contracts
Manager the authority to waive purchasing procedures to procure supplies, materials,
equipment, and services which are subject to contracts with other governmental agencies
when the best interest of the City would be served; and
WHEREAS, via Resolution R-2008-89, the City Commission of the City of Florida
authorized an Agreement with Deanna Enterprises, Inc. utilizing the State of Florida
Agreement, and Deanna Enterprises agreed to honor prices, terms, and conditions, of the
Agreement, a copy of said resolution is incorporated herein by reference and on file in the
Office of the City Clerk;
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and Purchasing/Contracts Manager
recommend that the City utilize the Contract with Deanna Enterprises, Inc. to acquire
temporary labor; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to acquire season
contractual labor utilizing the State of Florida Agreement with Deanna Enterprises, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
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confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution
upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2: An expenditure in an amount not to exceed $44,000 is hereby
approved for the acquisition of seasonal contractual stormwater labor
SECTION 3: All budget amendments for proper accounting purposes are
hereby authorized.
SECTION 4: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: If any provision of this Resolution or the applicationthereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions
or applications of this Resolution that can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
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SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of 2009.
ATT
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CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
AMUEL S. G FEN
CITY ATTORNEY
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RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALA ISCO
DIST 1: COMM BUSHNELL
DIST 2: VM ATKINS-GRAD
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER
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