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Approval of Additional Landscape Maintenance Services for Cutler Bay

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (RIGHT-OF-WAYS) AGREEMENT WITH VISUALSCAPE, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES WITHIN TOWN DESIGNATED RIGHT-OF-WAYS FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $7,200.00; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

January 17, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This authorizes an additional $7,200 in annual town spending for landscaping services on public s.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

VisualScape, Inc.

The company is contracted to perform additional landscaping services in exchange for an increased annual payment.

Cutler Bay Residents

Residents will receive additional landscape maintenance services on town-designated right-of-ways funded by town budget allocations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 17, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Cutler Bay Town Council approved a fourth amendment to their existing contract with VisualScape, Inc. to provide additional landscaping services for town-designated s. This amendment increases the annual cost of the agreement by $7,200.

Key Facts

  • The Town Council approved a fourth amendment to the landscape maintenance agreement with VisualScape, Inc.
  • The amendment adds new scope of services for maintenance within town-designated right-of-ways.
  • The cost for these additional services is $7,200.00 per year.
  • The resolution was introduced on January 10, 2018.
  • The resolution is identified as Item # 2018-008.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?
It authorizes an amendment to an existing contract to include more landscaping work on town-owned s.
How much will this cost the town?
The amendment adds $7,200.00 to the annual cost of the contract with VisualScape, Inc.

Why It Matters

This authorizes an additional $7,200 in annual town spending for landscaping services on public s.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Incremental Contract Expansion

The use of a 'fourth amendment' suggests a pattern of incrementally expanding the scope of the original contract rather than re-bidding the entire service package.

Connected Entities

organizationVisualScape, Inc.The vendor contracted for landscape maintenance services.Map →
locationTown of Cutler BayThe local government body passing the resolution.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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