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. /
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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
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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.
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