HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23 -186 - Resolution for citywide mulchingSponsored by: Commissioner Kelley
RESOLUTION NO. 23-186
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO
MULCH ALL CITY THOROUGHFARES, ROUNDABOUTS, AND OTHER
AREAS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR BEAUTIFYING THE CITY NO
LATER THAN JANUARY 9, 2024, AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED
SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($6,450.00);
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, beautification of the City is a top priority to the City and its residents;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka finds that it is in the
best interest of the City and its residents to direct the Interim City Manager to mulch all
City thoroughfares, roundabouts, and other areas deemed necessary for beautifying the
City no later than January 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager estimates that approximately One
Thousand, Six Hundred (1,600) bags of mulch will be required for a cost of approximately
Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Dollars ($3,700.00). The Interim City Manager has
projected that depending on the workload of City staff, the City's landscaping service
may be used to spread up to fifty percent (50%) of the mulch for an additional cost of up
to Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,750.00), with a total approximate cost
to the City of Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6,450.00).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. RECITALS ADOPTED.
The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby directs the Interim City
Manager to mulch all City thoroughfares, roundabouts, and other areas deemed
necessary for beautifying the City no later than January 9, 2024, at a cost not to
exceed Six Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6,450.00) from the
Beautification and Maintenance Department, Grounds Maintenance account.
Resolution No. 23-186
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors, which do not affect the intent of this Resolution may be
authorized by the Interim City Manager, following review by the City Attorney,
without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City
Clerk.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to the approval
of the Governor or Governor's Designee.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of December ► 023.
TTEST:
Jo.L a Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Burtiat'ette Norris -Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Kelley
Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
John H. ylor Jr., Mayor
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Darvin Williams
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Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka directing the Interim City Manager to mulch all
City thoroughfares, roundabouts, and other areas deemed necessary for beautifying the City. The task shall be
completed no later than January 9, 2024.
Staff Summary:
The City created a Beautification Division that assists in maintaining the landscaping, park improvements and
preventative maintenance within the City. Currently, there are areas within the City for which mulch could be
added to enhance their beauty. As a continuation of the City's initiative to enhance its appearance, the Interim
City Manager is directed to lay mulch in all City thoroughfares, roundabouts, and other areas deemed
appropriate. This task shall be completed no later than January 9, 2024.
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Financial Impact - It is estimated that approximately 1,600 bags of mulch will be required for a cost
of approximately $3,700 per application. The presence of mulch dissipates with time. It is estimated
that the mulch would have to be totally replaced at least four times annually for an annual cost of
$14,800. This program hadn't been envisioned in the recently presented City Beautification Plan.
This comprehensive Beautification plan requires a major commitment of Beautification Division staff
time to meet the current requirements of the plan. Consequently, in the absence of available City staff
time, the placement, restoration and ongoing maintenance of the mulch would have to be contracted
out to the City's landscaping service at an estimated labor cost of $10,000 to $15,000 annually. The
Adopted 2024 Budget includes a Grounds Maintenance Budget of $20,000. The total estimated annual
cost of this program is estimated to be in the range of $25,000 to $30,000, necessitating a $10,000
budget amendment upon the adoption of this resolution.
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