Desk Itemwx F MEETING DATE: 06/16/14
ITEM NO: 8
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: JUNE 16, 2014
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG CARSON, TOWN MANAGER .,
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROJECT A14 -03
AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH TRUGREEN LANDCARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,364.
REMARKS:
In response to a question on whether contractors were aware of the ban on leaf blowers and if the
costs increased because of it, staff provides the following information:
The contractors are aware of the change in permitted leaf blower use. The information was
provided as part of the Request for Proposals, both in writing and as a point of emphasis during
the pre -bid meeting.
The recommended vendor did not add costs for the change in the leaf blowing ordinance. The
reasons for this include the minimal amount of leaf blowing required in this maintenance
contract and the contractor having changed their standard operations to account for increasing
demand for services without leaf blowers.
PREPARED BY: MATT MORLEY -'�z l
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: ('$) Assistant Town Manager U/k Town Attorney Finance