From
Patricia D. B. Redfearn, Ph.D.
Title
Resolution amending the Municipal Maintenance Agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the State of Texas Department of Transportation, providing for the City to conduct all litter collection along TxDOT rights-of-way in Tarrant County
Presenter
Patricia D. B. Redfearn
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Since February 28, 2007, the Fort Worth District of Texas Department of Transportation has been responsible for the cleanup of approximately 93.45 acres of roadside property within the City of Grand Prairie, along IH 360, IH 30 and IH 20. The frequency with which TxDOT has been able to maintain these roadside acres is insufficient to provide for the cleanliness desired by the City. Amendment #1 to the Municipal Maintenance Agreement will allow the City to contract with a vendor to collect litter along these roadways and provides for reimbursement to the City from the state for up to $13.56 per acre per collection cycle, up to 12 events per year for the 5-year period.
Council approved a similar amendment on September 17, 2019. However, prior to that agreement being signed by both parties, Fort Worth TxDOT agreed to increase the number of litter cleanup events eligible for reimbursement. This agreement reflects the increased amount.
Financial Consideration
The actual cost of litter collection along these roadways at a frequency of once per month is $17,774.19, of which approximately $15,206.18 is eligible for reimbursement annually from TxDOT under this agreement. If more frequent litter collection is needed, the expense associated with this will be paid for by the City.
Funding is available in the approved FY 2019/2020 Solid Waste Budget 303510 61065 Contractual Services.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE AND THE STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO CONDUCT A...
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