From
Cindy Mendez
Title
Resolution authorizing the city to enter into an interlocal agreement for aerial spraying for mosquitoes
Presenter
Jim Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This resolution will allow the city to participate in aerial spraying in a timely manner if the Dallas County judge recommends spraying.
Financial Consideration
Funding in the amount of $215,000 is available from savings that were appropriated in FY 2014 for the use of aerial spraying, but no spraying was necessary. Funding is available in the Capital Reserve Fund (402590) to WO #01312403 (Aerial Spraying for West Nile Virus).
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COUNTY FOR AERIAL SPRAYING IN THE 2014-2015 VECTOR SEASONS IF PROMULGATED BY THE DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie has in the past and may have again this year West Nile Virus or other vector borne infection cases for which ground spraying is insufficient to battle disease;
Whereas, the vector index in Dallas County for vector borne infections could rise and result in an extreme outbreak of West Nile Virus, and;
Whereas, a Dallas County judge may recommend that action be taken to initiate aerial spraying activities to reduce the mosquito population which carries the disease, and;
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie does not possess adequate facilities to effectuate aerial spraying, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie has determined that extraordinary measures may be required to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. THAT the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a cotangent aerial spraying contract in an amount not to exceed $215,000 with Dallas County.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2014.