SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Purchase Order increase to Clearwater Towing Service, Inc., of Clearwater, FL, in the amount of $15,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $75,000 for remainder of this term ending September 30, 2020, to accommodate towing services for all city-wide equipment, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City’s Fleet Maintenance utilizes Clearwater Towing for the transportation, extraction, and the movement of vehicles and equipment to auction.
On September 1, 2016, Council approved an agreement between Clearwater Towing Services, Inc., and the City of Clearwater to provide full-service vehicle removing, towing, storage and impound services to accommodate the needs of the Police Department and the Fleet Maintenance Division. The amount approved for Fleet Maintenance Division was $45,000 annually.
On November 16, 2017, Council approved an increase to the original contract from $45,000 annually to $60,000 annually.
Based on the additional services needed this final term, we are requesting an increase of $15,000 bringing the total to $75,000.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 5666611-530300, Contractual Services, for this increase