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AGENDA 11-2-93
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COMMISSIONERS
ITY OF COEE RUSTY JOHNSON
150 N.LAKESHORE DRIVE PAUL W.FOSTER
OCO(4 FLORIDA 34761VERN COMBS
(407)656 2322 SAM WOODSON
CITY MANAGER
ELLIS SHAPIRO
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
FR: PEGGY PSALEDAKIS, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
DA: OCTOBER 27, 1993
SU: INNOVATIVE IDEA AWARD
On October 21, 1993 the Innovative Ideas Committee met to consider
a proposal submitted by Dennis Curey of the P.P.T.D. Department.
On October 27, 1993 the Committee went to a job site on Clarke Road
to view the proposed "Easy Edger" in action.
It was determined by the Committee that the "Easy Edger" would not
only save time in edging along Clarke Road it would also transfer
one employee from this work site to another work site for better
utilization of workers.
The attached memorandum describes this idea in detail, and the
attached sketch shows the concept.
The Committee would very much appreciate the award of the maximum
allowed of $1000 to Mr. Curey.
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"CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" MAYOR•COMMISSIONER
Ocoee S.SCOTT VANDERGRIFT
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ELLIS SHAPIRO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ellis Shapiro , City Manager
FROM: Ray Brenner, Public Works Director
DATE: October 7 , 1993
RE: Dennis Curey' s innovative idea
Attached for your review is an innovative idea submitted by Dennis
Curey. I feel strongly, after reviewing its operation in the
field, it is worthy of your consideration.
Members of Public Works are multi-talented and this is just one
example of the proficiency in the department.
Please let me know when you might be able to set aside a few
minutes to observe this edger in the field.
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"CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" MAYOR•COM ISSIONER
Ocoee S.SCOTT VANDERGRIFT
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ELLIS SHAPIRO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ray Brenner, Public Works Director
FROM: Dennis Curey, Operator IIQ L G
THRU: Buddy Elmore , P.P.T.D. Supervisor
DATE: October 6 , 1993
RE: Innovative Idea
When P.P.T.D. took over Clarke Road, I was appointed crew leader.
I quickly discovered it took three people two weeks to edge
sidewalks, curbs and medians with a conventional edger. I felt
this was too much time and could be done in a more efficient
manner.
I measured the width needed, then designed and fabricated a
sidewalk edger that can do the same job utilizing one person to do
the same job in two days. In doing so I saved the city
approximately 190 employee hours every two weeks. At $8 . 00 per
hour the savings is in excess of $39 , 500 . 00 annually.
The edger designed and built fits on a small three point hitch
tractor. The edger itself is comprised of two 16" disk blades
mounted on two spindles spreading over each edge of the sidewalk at
a depth of 4" on a 30 pitch. The disk is adjustable to allow the
blades to accommodate a 4 ' or 5 ' sidewalk.
The costs associated with construction of the edger are less than
$350 , labor and materials . The edger has been tested and has now
been in use for approximately two months on Clarke Road. This
edger can be used on any 4 ' to 5 ' sidewalk within the city.
I would be more than happy to set a time and date to demonstrate my
edger to the committee. Please feel free to contact me if further
information is needed.
My sincere appreciation to Ray Brenner, Public Works Director for
the moral support , Buddy Elmore, Supervisor, for allowing me the
time to work on this project, Alice Tate-Barnett for the graphics ,
and Larry Miller for his assistance with construction.
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COST ANALYSIS
LIQUID EDGER
6 ounces of Roundup per 1000 feet is needed at $42 . 00 per gallon .
This equals $1 . 97 per 6 ounces per 1000 feet .
Five minutes is needed to apply at $7 . 50 per hour .
This equals $ . 63 per 5 minutes per 1000 feet .
Clarke Road has 160, 512 linear feet of edging .
$1 . 97 plus $ . 63 equals $2 . 60 per 1000 feet .
This equals $417 . 33 to edge Clarke Road one time .
The Liquid Edger will need to be used 6 times per year .
This equates to $2 , 503 . 98 per year .
POWER EDGING
1/2 gallon of gas is needed at $ . 76 per gallon .
This equals $ . 38 per 1/2 gallon per 1000 feet .
Oil mix is needed at $ . 50 per 1/2 gallon.
Forty minutes is needed to pcwer edge 1000 feet at $7 . 50 per hour .
This equals $5 . 03 per 1000 feet .
$ . 38 plus $ . 50 plus $5 . 03 equals $5 . 91 per 1000 feet .
As previously stated , Clarke Road has 160, 512 linear feet of edging.
At $5 . 91 per 1000 feet this equals $948 .63 to edge Clarke Road one
time .
At an average of 32 times per year , this equals $30 , 356 . 16 per year .
In conclusion, the total savings per year would be :
$30, 356 . 16 minus $2 , 503 . 98 equals $27, 852. 18