Explanation
The Refuse Collection Division utilizes 300-gallon containers in its mechanized collection system. These containers are used for replacement and in-fill purposes. The division also requires replacement parts for containers that are not covered by warranties. This legislation authorizes the Finance Director to establish a purchase order for the purchase of 300-gallon refuse containers and container parts for the Refuse Collection Division per the terms and conditions of the existing citywide contract FL001040 with Rotonics Manufacturing, Incorporated, as follows. This contract was recently extended through February 19, 2006, by Ordinance 0655-2005 passed by City Council on April 11, 2005.
Quantity and Item Purchased / Extended Cost
2,225 300-gallon containers / $419,078.75
[lot] 300-gallon container lids and miscellaneous parts / $30,921.25
Total $450,000.00
Rotonics Manufacturing, Incorporated's contract compliance number is 36-2467474 and expires November 3, 2006.
Funding for this purchase is budgeted in the division's proposed 2005 Capital Improvements Budget that has not yet been enacted by City Council in the mechanized collection system project in the 1995, 1999 Voted Refuse Collection Fund. This ordinance amends the existing 2004 Capital Improvements Budget to reflect this purchase. Previously passed and pending legislation has or will completely exhaust this division's capital cash, necessitating that this purchase be certified against the Special Income Tax Fund. This is a temporary measure until the next bond/note sale subsequent to which the Special Income Tax Fund will be fully reimbursed.
The division spent $832,560.00 in 2000, $241,705.23 in 2001, $1,341,355.20 in 2002, $330,485.00 in 2003 and $1,107,494.05 in 2004 for refuse collection containers/container parts.
Emergency action is requested to expedite the receipt of these containers/container parts to continue uninterrupted refuse collection service to resid...
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