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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-25615 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25615 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA), WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE TURF AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON 1-395 (MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY), FROM THE EAST SIDE OF WATSON ISLAND TO THE WEST EDGE OF ALTON ROAD, AT THE ANNUAL COST OF $150,000, TO BE PAID TO THE CITY BY FDOT; SAID AGREEMENT COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2004, AND CONCLUDING ON JUNE 30, 2005, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO YEARS. WHEREAS, in July of 1994, the Mayor and City Commission approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide for maintenance of landscaping along the MacArthur Causeway; specifically, from the east end of Watson Island to the westernmost edge of Alton Road (the Agreement); and WHEREAS, this Agreement has been renewed annually since that time; and WHEREAS, the FDOT has expressed a desire to enter into a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for an initial one year period, commencing on July 1, 2004, and concluding on June 30, 2005; and WHEREAS, the MOA may be renewed for two additional one year terms, if mutually agreed upon in writing by FDOT and the City; and WHEREAS, the FDOT has agreed to compensate the City $ 37,500 per quarter, for a total of $150,000 per year, for the cost of maintaining said landscaping; and WHEREAS, the landscape maintenance contract presently in effect expires on September 30, 2004 and the City is in the process of issuing new bids for the scope of services included in the maintenance of the MacArthur Causeway; and WHEREAS, it is possible, due to the City's Living Wage Ordinance requirements, that the bid responses for this scope of work may exceed the annual $150,000 payment from FDOT to the City under the MOA, and the City has been advised by the FDOT that the City's allocation far exceeds the allocation to other municipalities, and our maintenance standards are much higher than those FDOT funds; and WHEREAS, the FDOT has advised the City they cannot commit to an increase to the $150,000 allocation, and therefore dependent upon the bid responses, the level of service may need to be modified; and WHEREAS, to ensure the MacArthur Causeway landscaping continues to be maintained at the high standards set by the City, and to receive the annual funding of $150,000 from FDOT that is necessary to support these maintenance standards, it is recommended that the City retroactively approve the attached Fiscal Year 2004/2005 Memorandum of Agreement, commencing on July 01 , 2004, and concluding on June 30, 2005, with an option for renewal for two years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission retroactively approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the turf and landscape maintenance services on 1-395 (Mac Arthur Causeway), from the east side of Watson Island to the western edge of Alton Road, at an annual cost of $150,000, to be paid to the City by FDOT; said Agreement commencing on July 01, 2004 and concluding on June 30, 2005, with an option to re r two years. PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2004. MAYOR T:\AGENDA\2004\JuI0704\Consent\7-07-04_ FDOT _Mac Arthur Agmt_Reso (Revised)ll.doc APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION CITY OF. MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY m Condensed Title: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) with the Florida Department of Transportation for the turf and landscape maintenance services on 1-395 (MacArthur Causeway) for a period of one year with two one year renewal options. The annual cost of $150,000 to be aid to the Ci . Said a reement to commence on Jul 1, 2004. Issue: Shall the City enter into a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Florida Department of Transportation to continue the turf and landscape maintenance on 1-395 (MacArthur Causeway) and receive $150,000 from the FDOT for these services? Item Summary/Recommendation: The City and FDOT have had a MOA for the landscape maintenance services on the MacArthur Causeway since 1994 and renewed it annually. The current agreement expired on June 30, 2004. The City has utilized the services of a private landscape maintenance company to provide the required work within the scope of services included in this agreement. The annual compensation from FDOT pays for the total cost of the agreement with the private contractor and select plant material replacement. The landscape maintenance contract presently in effect with the Florida Lawn Service expires on September 30,2004. The City is in the process of issuing new bids for the scope of services included in the maintenance of the MacArthur Causeway project. It is feasible due to the Living Wage Ordinance the bid responses for this scope of work may exceed the annual $150,000 payment to the City. The Parks and Recreation Administration has been advised by the FDOT that the City's allocation far exceeds the allocation to other municipalities and our maintenance standards are much higher than those FDOT funds. Therefore FDOT can not commit to an increase to the $150,000 allocation. Dependent upon the bid responses the level of service may need to be modified. To ensure the MacArthur Causeway landscaping continues to be maintained at the high standards set by the City of Miami Beach the Administration recommends the approval of the attached resolution. Advisory Board Recommendation: I Kevin Smith Financial Information: Finance Dept. Source of Funds: D City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: I RCM T:\AGENDA\2004\JuI0704\Consent\7 _7_04 FDOT _Mac Arthur MOA Summary Cover sheet1.DOC AGENDA ITEM t7P ,-7-0(L DATE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 'WWW.miamibeachfl.gov To: From: Subject: COMMISSION MEMORANDUM Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Date: July 7,2004 Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ City Manager 0 U A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA), WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE TURF AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON 1-395 (MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY), FROM THE EAST SIDE OF WATSON ISLAND TO THE WEST EDGE OF ALTON ROAD, AT THE ANNUAL COST OF $150,000, TO BE PAID TO THE CITY BY FDOT; SAID AGREEMENT COMMENCING ON JULY 1,2004, AND CONCLUDING ON JUNE 30, 2005, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO YEARS. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS In July of 1994 the City Commission approved the initial Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide for maintenance of landscaping along the MacArthur Causeway, specifically from the east end of Watson Island to the western edge of Alton road. This agreement has been renewed annually since that time. The current agreement for the MacArthur Causeway expired on June 30,2004. For the past several years, the City has utilized the services of a private landscape maintenance company to provide the required work within the scope of services included in this agreement. The annual compensation from FDOT of $150,000 pays for the total cost of the agreement with the private contractor and select plant material replacement. The Parks and Recreation Department has a Parks Superintendent responsible to monitor the work of the contractor on a regular basis to ensure specifications are complied with and the landscape materials are properly maintained. Any deviations from the contract are noted in writing to the contractor and followed until resolved. City Commission Memorandum July 7,2004 FDOT MacArthur Agreement Page 2 The landscape maintenance contract presently in effect with the Florida Lawn Service expires on September 30, 2004. The City is in the process of issuing new bids for the scope of services included in the maintenance of the MacArthur Causeway project. It is feasible, due to the Living Wage Ordinance that the bid responses for this scope of work may exceed the annual $150,000 payment to the City. The Parks and Recreation Administration has been advised by the FDOT that the City's allocation far exceeds the allocation to other municipalities and our maintenance standards are much higher than those FDOT funds. Therefore FDOT can not commit to an increase to the $150,000 allocation. Dependent upon the bid responses the level of service may need to be modified. To ensure the MacArthur Causeway landscaping continues to be maintained at the high standards set by the City of Miami Beach, and to receive the annual funding of $150,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation that is necessary to support these maintenance standards, the Administration recommends the approval of the attached resolution and the 2004/2005 Memorandum of Agreement which is to commenced on July 1, 2004 and concludes on June 30, 2005 with an option for renewal for two years. JMG/RCM/KS/JAO T:\AGENDA\2004\JuI0704\Consent\7 -07 -04-Com.memo _fdot_mac arthur Agmtll.doc