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First Amendment to the Contract for Inmate Work Crew for the Solid Waste Division (B)
This item is the First Amendment to the Contract between the City of Gainesville (City) and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) for Inmate Work Crew for Litter Clean-up for the term of December 16, 2009 through December 15, 2010.
Explanation
As part of the budget preparation process for fiscal year 2009-2010, funds were identified in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund budget for a contract inmate work crew with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC). The inmate work crew consists of an FDOC supervisor and five inmates from their work camp.
This annual contract pays for the salary of the FDOC supervisor along with required tools and supplies in the amount of $56,467. The City of Gainesville will be guaranteed five inmates and a supervisor on a daily basis for 40 hours per week, with the exception of City holidays and mandatory FDOC Training days. The major work focus of this crew will be litter cleanup along city roadways and assistance with graffiti removal. The inmate crew will also be responsible for the cleanup of illegal dumpsites.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $56,467 for the inmate work crew contract is available in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund annual operating budget.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the contract with Florida Department of Corrections for a contractual inmate work crew through December 15, 2010, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.