Title
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Coral Gables for disbursement of FDOT funds in the amount of $60,338.10 annually to the City, for the maintenance of turf and landscape areas within FDOT's right of way on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/ Bird Road, and S.R. 959/Red Road (east side only).
Brief History
The City has had a series of agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation dating back to 1983, which have compensated the City for landscape maintenance that the City performs on State Road (S.R.) 5/South Dixie Highway, S.R. 976/Bird Road, and S.R. 959/Red Road within the City.
The current contract period will terminate on September 30, 2014. This resolution will authorize a new agreement for an initial one year term with the option to renew for two additional one year periods and an additional extension not to exceed 6 months. The City is paid $60,338.10 per year for this work which in general entails mowing, trimming and cleanup activities. Compensation is based on the average maintenance cost experience of the FDOT for similar work within its road system.