Agenda Item # 10.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/03/2016
- Re
- Florida Department of Corrections Labor Crew
- Submitted For:
- Mike Reals
SUBJECT:
Approve entering into a contract with Florida Department of Corrections Labor Crew in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to provide additional labor to assist the Parks and Grounds Division in maintaining City rights of ways, properties and parks.
SUMMARY:
The Public Works Department seeks to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Corrections to provide an inmate labor crew that would be utilized within the Parks & Grounds Division.
This agreement would provide the City with one (1) supervising deputy and up to five (5) inmate workers for 40 hours per week. With the areas of responsibility continuing to increase, this crew would be responsible for assisting the Parks & Grounds Division in maintaining City right of ways, properties and parks. The City will provide the vehicle and equipment needed for this crew to perform their weekly tasks.
The additional personnel would be a tremendous benefit to this Department and go a long way in Keeping Fort Pierce Beautiful.
A sample contract is provided for review.
Locally, similar contracts are being utilized by Indian River State College and the Florida Department of Transportation.
This agreement would provide the City with one (1) supervising deputy and up to five (5) inmate workers for 40 hours per week. With the areas of responsibility continuing to increase, this crew would be responsible for assisting the Parks & Grounds Division in maintaining City right of ways, properties and parks. The City will provide the vehicle and equipment needed for this crew to perform their weekly tasks.
The additional personnel would be a tremendous benefit to this Department and go a long way in Keeping Fort Pierce Beautiful.
A sample contract is provided for review.
Locally, similar contracts are being utilized by Indian River State College and the Florida Department of Transportation.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Public Works Department recommends approving the request to contract with the Florida Department of Corrections to provide an inmate labor crew.
ALTERNATIVES:
Staff will proceed as directed by the City Commission.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Public Works Department
COORDINATED WITH:
Finance and Purchasing Departments
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- Y
- Fiscal Year:
- FY17
- Account:
- 00140055724651
- Amount:
- $65,000.00
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available within the Parks & Grounds Division budget in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Department | Johnna Morris | 09/26/2016 01:10 PM |
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 09/27/2016 01:08 PM |
- Form Started By:
- mreals
- Started On:
- 09/21/2016 10:44 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/27/2016