08-1856 Agreement for Additional Hours for Middle Lake Triplet Aquatic Weed Harvesting

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RESOLUTION 08-1856 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL BETWEEN MCLANE EXCAVATING COMPANY AND THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY FOR ADDITIONAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE HARVESTING OF AQUATIC WEEDS IN MIDDLE LAKE TRIPLET AND THE RELATED BUDGET TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." WHEREAS, the City of Casselberry's updated Stormwater, Lakes Management and Water Quality Master Plan recommends increased frequency and extent of harvesting for aquatic plant control; and WHEREAS, Middle Lake Triplet contains a significant encroachment of cattails and spatterdock for which Public Works staff has determined harvesting, combined with regular herbicide control, is the preferred means to effectively rectify the problem; and WHEREAS, at its November 26, 2007 meeting, the City Commission approved of an agreement with McLane Excavating Company for the excavation and harvesting of the nuisance aquatic plant life on Middle Lake Triplet; and WHEREAS, the original proposed 220-hour allocation for the work has been exhausted due to the unexpected density and hardness of the cattail stands; and WHEREAS, for the remaining cattails and spatterdock in Middle Lake Triplet, McLane Excavating Company submitted a proposal for an additional 250 hours (not to exceed $27,500) for the completion of said work; and WHEREAS, McLane Excavating Company has been competitively bid with Seminole County and has performed similar services for the City; and and WHEREAS, a budget transfer is needed to cover the costs associated with this project; WHEREAS, Public Works staff has reviewed the proposal submitted by McLane Excavating Company and has found it to be responsible and adequate to meet the project requirements of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City Commission of the City of Casselberry hereby approves the proposal with McLane Excavating Company, attached as "Exhibit A", and the related budget transfer and authorizes the Mayor to execute said document on behalf of the City. SECTION II. Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.