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Contract for Inmate Work Crew for the Solid Waste Division (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve a 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, 2013 through December 15, 2014.
Explanation
As part of the budget preparation process for FY 2013-2014, 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 (5) 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 $57,497. The major work focus of this crew will be litter cleanup along city roadways. The inmate crew will be responsible for the cleanup of illegal dumpsites.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $57,497 for the inmate work crew contract is provided in the FY 2014 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund operating budgets.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Florida Department of Corrections for a contractual inmate work crew through December 15, 2014, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.