Exh 4BAGENDA ITEM #4B
MAY 9, 2005
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Annual Contract for Trimming Palm Trees
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Carper, P.E.
Director of Public W rks
DATE: May 9, 2005
BACKGROUND: The City's current contract with American Landcare for palm tree
trimming of the Atlantic Boulevard Medians, Mayport Road
Flyover and Town Center expired on Apri130, 2005. We
contacted Mr. Jim Wallace, owner of American Landcare, who has
agreed to extend the contract for another year at the current price of
Cabbage Palm Tree $15.00 each, Washingtonian Palm Tree $
15.00 each and Medjool (Date) Palm Tree $20.00 each.
Location Number of trees Price per
tree Total for
one
trimmin
Atlantic Blvd. Medians 43 $20.00 $860.00
Town Center 474 $15.00 $7,110.00
Flyover Pond on Mayport 28 $15.00 $420.00
Road
Atlantic Beach side of the
24 $15.00
$360.00
Fl over
Neptune Beach side of the
59 $15.00
$885.00
Fl over
635.00
$9
Total Per Year ,
The City has the option of extending the current contract for two
(2) one year periods. This proposed extension would be the first.
RECOMMENDATION: Extend the contract for one year, at the current prices.
ATTACHMENTS: Letter signed by Jim Wallace, owner of American Landcare,
agreeing to the extension.
BUDGET: Total budget for Fiscal Year 10/1/04-9/30/05 is $1,720 for Atlantic
Blvd. Medians in account 001-5002-541.34-00, $7,100 for Town
Center in account 001-5002-541.34-U2 and $3,330 Mayport
Flyover account 001-5002-541-34.03.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
AGENDA ITEM #4B
MAY 9, 2005
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
1200 SANDPIPER LANE
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-4318
TELEPHONE: (904) 247-5834
FAX: (904) 247-5843
SUNCOM: 852-5834
http:!/ci.atlantic•beach.fl.us
April 18, 2005
Jim Wallace
Owner
American Landcare
5123 Somerton Court
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
Dear Mr Wallace:
As you are aware, the contract with the City of Atlantic Beach for palm tree trimming expires on
Apri130, 2005. We would like to extend the contract for another year at the current prices, if this
is acceptable to your company. If acceptable, please sign below and return to me before Apri128,
2005, so I can prepare a staff report for the City Commission to accept the extension.
We look forward to recommending that we continue our contract with your company.
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Phil Nodine
Streets and Maintenance
Division Director
AMERICAN LANDCARE AGREES TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR
FOR THE SAME PRICE.
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J' allace Owner of American Landcare Date