2005-04 Maint. Agreement w/DOTRESOLUTION NO. 05 -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 -one thousand, three dollars and seventy -seven cents
($21,003.77) per year for a period of three years; 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" FM No: 414802- 1- 72 -02. 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 -one thousand, three dollars and seventy -seven cents
($21,003.77) annually. Payments shall be invoiced by the City to FDOT, and
disbursed in quarterly payments of five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars and
ninety -four cents ($5,250.94). This contract shall be for the term of three years
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 15t day of June, 2005.
ATTEST:
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Larie'Gamio a, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED FOR LE AL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
James E. Kirk, Mayor