V.6. Authorize Mayor, Council, and City Manager to sign an agreement for purchase of servicews through the Hennepin County Sentencing t6o Service Work Program
November 5, 2014 Council Report 2014-129
Approve Agreement for Purchase of Services between City of Hopkins and
Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign an agreement for purchase of services
through the Hennepin County Sentencing to Service work program.
Overview.
This is an agreement whereby the City agrees to pay the County $39,489.62 for
various work performed for the City by a minimum eight person crew, 4 days per
week, 6 hours per day, from January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 (no increase
from 2014) and $40,675.18 for the period from January 1, 2016 – December 31,
2016. These costs include an extra 10 work days/year at city discretion. The
work crew is equipped and insured by the County and supervised by a full-time
County-employed supervisor. The work tasks will include: maintenance of turf
and landscaped areas at Downtown Park, City Hall, Shady Oak Beach, Rotary
Oasis, various downtown areas, various other right of way areas, CSAH 73/5
intersection, fence staining, hockey board painting and other tasks, as assigned.
The City has successfully used the Hennepin County Sentencing to Service work
program during the past several years and they have done a good job. There
have been no negative consequences involving the work crews and the public
and the Hennepin County supervisor is always on-site and in communication with
Streets/Parks Superintendent or Parks Foreman.
The cost for these services is included in the 2015 Parks budget. Staff
recommends approval.
Supporting Information.
Proposed County Agreement
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Steven J. Stadler
Public Works Director
Financial Impact: $ 39,489.62 Budgeted: Y/N _Y __ Source: PW General Fund
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): 2015 Parks budget ____________
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