2014-07 FDOT Maintenance Agreement LANDSCAPINGRESOLUTION NO. 2014 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (REGARDING
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC, ROADSIDE MOWING, ROADSIDE LITTER
REMOVAL, ROAD AND BRIDGE SWEEPING, EDGING AND SWEEPING)
WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee (CITY), Florida, is very concerned
over the appearance of street rights -of -way, sidewalks, medians islands, and
interchange areas within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, the CITY, after discussion with the State of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), believes that it can better preform the maintenance and
landscaping of those areas; and
WHEREAS, the FDOT has agreed to provide annual funds in the amount of eight
thousand, six hundred thirty -two dollars and fifty -nine cents ($8,632.59) for a period
of three years; and may be renewed for an additional three years; and
WHEREAS, the CITY believes such an agreement to be in the best interest of the citizens
of the City of Okeechobee.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement entitled
"Maintenance Agreement No. BDX99" FM No: 432726- 1- 78 -03,
between the CITY, and FDOT. Agreeing to maintenance of traffic,
roadside mowing, roadside litter removal, road and bridge sweeping,
edging and sweeping as set out in said agreement, attached herewith
as Exhibit 1, within medians islands, interchange areas and rights -of-
way, in exchange for the payment of eight thousand, six hundred
thirty -two dollars and fifty -nine cents ($8,632.59) annually.
Payments shall be invoiced by the CITY to FDOT, and disbursed as
set out in said agreement. It shall be for an initial term of three years,
and may be renewed for an additional three years, contingent upon
written mutual consent executed by the CITY and FDOT, and
satisfactory performance evaluations by the FDOT.
SECTION 2. Conflict. All Resolution or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
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SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Resolution, or application thereof shall for any reason
be held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion or provision and such holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions or applications here.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED by the City of Okeechobee, this 15th day of July, 2014.
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James E. Kirk, Mayor
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Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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John R. Cook, City Attorney
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