SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an agreement between CCO Practical Examinations (CCO), the certifying board for the practical examinations administered by The Crane School, located in Plant City, FL, and the City of Clearwater Public Utilities for the purpose of proctoring written and practical examinations for personnel who take the crane training program, from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $2,240.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
City of Clearwater Public Utilities has entered into an agreement with The Crane School to provide crane training to Public Utilities’ employees. CCO is the certifying board and proctor for the written and practical examinations administered by The Crane School following its training program. Written and practical exam fees are payable directly to CCO and are not part of the contract that Public Utilities has with The Crane School.
While this purchase is under the threshold, CCO is requiring indemnity that would require council approval.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Public Utilities cost code 557300-Training. The Public Utilities Department is funded by revenues from the Water and Sewer Utilities Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, approval for an agreement is requested.
