HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-09-0038 Cover MemoSEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
June 29, 2009
Item # 3
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: June 19, 2009 File: 09-00733
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Joint Resolution Ratifying Renewal of Street
Light Maintenance Agreement.
From: James H. Villacort 9J References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adapt the attached Joint Resolution ratifying exercise of the
second two year renewal option in the agreement for street light maintenance with Under Power Corporation.
The CRA is responsible for maintenance of street lights along the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall, Sawyers Walk, The
Grand Promenade, and various parking lots.
After publishing a Request for Service, the CRA entered into a maintenance agreement for street lighting with
Under Power Corporation at a cost of $9.40 per fixture per month for a period of five (5) years commencing May
1, 2002, with two (2) options to renew for a period of 2 years each. The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution
No. CRA-R-07-0031, passed and adopted on July 30, 2007, ratified the exercise of the first two year option term
under the agreement with Under Power Corporation for maintenance of CRA owned street lights, at a cost of
$9.40 per fixture per month, not to exceed $40,000 a year.
JUSTIFICATION:
To ensure uninterrupted service, the Executive Director exercised the second two (2) year renewal option
commencing May 1, 2009, at no increase in cost.
FUNDING: $ 40,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Contractual Services," Account Code No.
10050.920101.534000.0000.00000.