Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Leaf Collection Services
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $35,000 to Professional Lawn Maintenance Service (PLMS) to provide up to 25 days of on-call leaf collection services under their existing contract with the City.
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Summary Background:
PLMS currently has a contract with the City to provide landscaping services City-wide. Prior to the pandemic the City hired temporary staff to augment City staff during leaf collection season. During the pandemic the City contracted for a self-contained crew to provide leaf collection services. This crew does not have to interact with City staff, which helped prevent the transmission of COVID. In addition, PLMS provides their own equipment, which reduces wear and tear on City equipment and reduced annual maintenance costs. Prior to the pandemic the City had to field 3 crews and sets of equipment, augmenting City staff with temporary workers. Utilizing PLMS to assist in leaf collection will provide better service to residents and be more cost effective.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and schedule leaf collection in November 2023.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $35,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Support
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 4 - Foster Excellence in all City Operations
Legal Review Required?
N/A