2004-04 Roadside Maint. AgreementRESOLUTION NO. 04 -04
A RESOLUTION 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 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, is very concerned over the
appearance of street right -of -ways, sidewalks, medians islands, and interchange areas
within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, after discussion with the
State of Florida Department of Transportation, believes that it can better perform the
maintenance and landscaping of those areas; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation has agreed to provide funds
in the amount of twenty -eight thousand, nine hundred thirteen dollars and twenty -eight
cents ($28,913.29) per year for a period of one year; and may be renewed on a yearly
basis for a period of up to two years; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, 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:
1. The Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement entitle "Maintenance
Agreement" Contract No: BD 989, FM No: 414802- 1- 72 -01. Between the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, and the State of Florida Department of Transportation.
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, within medians islands, interchange areas and rights -of -way,
in exchange for the payment of twenty -eight thousand, nine hundred thirteen
dollars and twenty -eight cents ($28,913.29) annually. Payments shall be
invoiced by the City to FDOT, and disbursed in quarterly payments of seven
thousand, two hundred twenty -eight dollars and thirty -two cents ($7,228.32).
This contract shall be for the term of one year and may be renewed on a yearly
basis for a period of up to two years after the initial contract or for a period no
longer than the term of the original contract, whichever period is longer.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect on the 18t day of June, 2004.
APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
James E. Kirk, Mayor