HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-26112 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26112
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367(d) OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO
AMERIGROW RECYCLING, THE SOLE PRODUCER OF PINE BARK BROWN
MULCH TM, TO BE USED CITYWIDE, IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF
$40,000.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has a request for the purchase of
Pine Bark Brown Mulch TM, a trademarked mulch from Amerigrow Recycling, in the amount of
$40,000; and
WHEREAS, the mulch produced by Amerigrow has been selected by the Greenspace
Management Division for the following reasons:
• Color - the dark brown color is very attractive, much like the more costly pine bark
nuggets mulch often used in resort or high end residential landscapes. It retains its color
much longer than the traditional cypress mulch which "grays" soon after installation. As
such, it needs. to be replenished much less often. The dye used is nontoxic and
environmentally friendly;
• Texture - unlike the pine bark nugget mulch, this mulch is shredded and therefore "mats"
well. This matting characteristic does a better job with suppressing weeds, retaining soil
moisture, moderating soil temperatures and increasing organic matter in the soil;
• Recycled - the mulch is the recycled wood remaining after the log is milled. No Cypress
trees or any other trees are cut down just for use as a mulch product;
• Price - less expensive than Cypress mulch; and
WHEREAS, Amerigro Recycling is currently the only vendor to offer Pine Bark Brown
Mulch; and
WHEREAS; the Administration has complied with the requirements for sole source
purchasing , as set forth in Section 2-367(d) of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve the issuance of a Purchase Order pursuant to section 2-367(d)
of the Miami Beach City Code, to Amerigrow Recycling, the sole producer of Pine Bark
Brown MulchT"", to be used Citywide, in the estimated annual amount of$40,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF F26 2006.
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