Title
Agreement with Florida Department of Corrections - Operations Inmate Work Crew (B)
This item requests that the City Commission approve a contract between the City of Gainesville (City) and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) for Inmate Work Crew for Operations Maintenance Activities for the term of May 1, 2016 through May 1, 2019.
Explanation
The Public Works Department contracts with the FDOC to provide an Inmate Work Crew for operations maintenance activities. The inmate work crew consists of an FDOC supervisor and five inmates. Annually, this works out to approximately 2080 hours for the officer and 10,000 hours of inmate labor. This three year contract pays for the salary of the FDOC supervisor along with required tools and supplies in the amount of $180,116.00. The major work focus of this crew is litter cleanup, trash pickup, and general operational maintenance.
Fiscal Note
First year funds in the amount of $65,122 are available in the FY2016 Public Works Department operational budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Florida Department of Corrections for a contractual inmate work crew for the term of May 1, 2016 through May 1, 2019, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.