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Request to Increase Demolition Purchase Order with Florida Concrete Recycling, Inc. (NB)
This item requests City Commission approval for the increase of the demolition purchase order to pay for the demolition of five houses before September 30, 2008.
Explanation
At its November 8, 2004 meeting, the City Commission approved a contract with Florida Concrete Recycling Inc. to provide administrative abatement of dangerous buildings through demolitions, which will expire on September 30, 2008. As of October 1, 2007, Code Enforcement has demolished seven houses totaling $33,370. Code Enforcement requests that the purchase order be increased by $18,000 to cover the expenses of five additional demolitions between now and September 30, 2008.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $18,000 are budgeted in the FY 2008 Code Enforcement Contractual Services Account No. 001-630-6315-5240-4120, to cover demolitions and lot clears.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the purchase order to cover the expenses of pending demolitions.
Alternative Recommendation: The City Commission deny the request to increase the demolition purchase order with Florida Concrete Recycling, Inc.