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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-25941 Reso RESOLUTION NO.2005-25941 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FIRST RENEWAL TERM OF THE CURRENT 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 WEST EDGE OF THE EAST CHANNEL BRIDGE, AT THE ANNUAL COST OF $150,000 TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; SAID RENEWAL TERM COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1,2005, AND CONCLUDING ON AUGUST 31, 2006, WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAINING AS STIPULATED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO IN SEPTEMBER 1, OF 2004. WHEREAS, in September of 2004, 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 Mac Arthur Causeway; specifically, from the east end Watson Island to the west edge of the East Channel Bridge; and WHEREAS, the initial term of the Memorandum of Agreement will expire on August 31, 2005; and WHEREAS, the first of two annual renewal terms will begin on September 1,2005 and conclude on August 31,2006; 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 City has utilized the services of a private landscape maintenance company to provide the required work within the limits covered under this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the annual compensation from FDOT of $150,000 pays for the cost of the services from the contractor as well as select plant material replacement; and WHEREAS, to ensure the Mac Arthur Causeway landscaping continues to be maintained at the high standards set by the City, and to receive the annual funding of $150,000 from the FDOT that is necessary to support these maintenance standards, the Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to exercise the renewal for 2005/2006. 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 authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the first of two annual renewal terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the turf and landscape maintenance services on 1-195 Mac Arthur Causeway), from the east side of the Watson Island to the west edge of the East Channel Bridge, at the annual cost of $150,000 to be paid to the City of Miami Beach by the Florida Department of Transportation; said renewal term on September 1, 2005, and conclude on August 31, 2006, with all terms stipulated in the Memorandum of Agreement entered intl PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 2005. / AT~EST:l ~.. ~[TY.C_LERK !' ! ~ ObCrt:Parcher :~AGENDA~005\Jul0§OS\Consent\7-6-05- FDOT Mac Arthur 1st Renewal Reso.doc rmenc~ng conditions remaining as 1, of 2004. MAYOR David Dermer APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of Miami Beach, Florida authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached First Renewal of the Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) with the Florida Department of Transportation for the landscape maintenance services on 1-395 (Mac Arthur Causeway) for a period of one year. The annual cost of $150,000 to be paid to the City. Said a~lreement to commence on September 1, 2005. issue: Shall the City enter into this Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) Renewal with the Florida Department of Transportation to continue the landscape maintenance of the Mac Arthur Causeway for the annual compensation of $150,000? Item Summa~/Recommendation: The City and FDOT have had a MOA for the landscape maintenance services on the Mac Arthur Causeway since 1994 and renewed it annually. The current agreement is for 3 years, with an annual renewal required. The first year expires on August 31, 2005. 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 plant material replacement as well as the time required for supervision of the project. To ensure the Mac Arthur 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: Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: 1 2 3 4 Finance Dept. Total City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Sign-Offs: Department Director As~ger Cit~N~age r T:~AGENDA\2005\Oul0605\Consent\7_6_05 FDOT_Mac Arthur 1st Renewal MOA Summary Cover sheet. DOC AeE..A,TEM DATE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33'139 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ ..,J ~ ~ ~ City Manager .,,~/ ~~~----~ A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY'COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FIRST ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE CURRENT 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 WEST SIDE OF THE EAST CHANNEL BRIDGE AT THE ANNUAL COST OF $150,000 TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAID AGREEMENT COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, AND CONCLUDING ON AUGUST 31,2006, WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAINING AS STIPULATED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO IN SEPTEMBER 1, OF 2004. Date: July 6, 2005 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 Mac Arthur Causeway, specifically from the east end Watson Island to the west of the East Channel Bridge. This Agreement was most recently renewed in September of 2004 for a 3 year term, renewable annually. For the past several years, the City has utilized the services of a private landscape maintenance company to provide the required work within the limits covered under this Agreement. The annual compensation from FDOT of $150,000 pays for the comprehensive services of the landscape maintenance contractor. The contract amount has been evaluated and found to be adequate for services specified. The Parks and Recreation Department's Parks Division has a Superintendent who serves as a Contract Administrator 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 and followed through to a satisfactory resolution. City Commission Memorandum July 6, 2005 FDOT Mac Arthur MOA Renewal Page 2 The Memorandum of Agreement currently in effect will expire on August 31,2005 and this first of two renewals will begin on September 1 2005, and conclude on August 31, 2006. ' To ensure the Mac Arthur 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 attached resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached Memorandum of Agreement renewal for 2005/2006 be approved. JMG:RCM:KS:JAO T:~AGENDA\2005\Jul0605\Consent\7-6-05-FDOT_Mac Arthur 1st Renewal MOA Com.memo.doc