HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem III (F) Approval and Authorization to Award $1,000 to Steve Edmondson for J1 AGENDA 11-2-93
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MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
FR: PEGGY PSALEDARIS, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS e
DA: OCTOBER 27, 1993
SU: INNOVATIVE IDEA AWARD
On October 21, 1993 the Innovative Ideas Committee met to consider
a proposal submitted by Steve Edmondson 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 "Round-up Applicator" in action.
It was determined by the Committee that the "Round-up Applicator"
would not only save time in controlling the growth along the
medians and sidewalks on Clarke Road or other areas of this nature
it would also assist in controlling the chemical from being blown
by the wind. This method of application will allow for
concentration where applied only. Additionally, the application
process would control the repetitive edging cycle on a weekly basis
and allow an employee to work in a much more needed area of the
City.
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. Edmondson.
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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: Steve Edmondson' s innovative idea
Attached for your review is an innovative idea submitted by Steve
Edmondson. 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 another
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 liquid edger.
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"CENTER OF GOOD LW1NG-PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" MAYOR•COMMISSIONER
Ocoee S.SCOTT VANDERGRIFT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ray Brenner, Public Works Director
FROM: Steve Edmondson, P.P.T.D. Laborer
THRU: Buddy Elmore, P.P.T.D. Superviso
DATE: October 6 , 1993
RE: Innovative idea
I have created a device to apply Round-up (herbicide) along
sidewalks and curbs after they have been power edged in order to
maintain the power edged look. This will reduce the amount of time
and money we are presently putting into power edging and blowing on
a regular basis.
A v-shaped sponge type roller (usually used to paint the strip
where ceiling meet walls( is attached to a wooden handle. The
roller handle has a 3/15 ' black poly tube with an adapter to hook
to a solo back pack sprayer. The back pack holds up to four
gallons of chemical .
To use this device , you place the roller in the edged crevice
beside the sidewalk or curb and walk along keeping the sponge wet
with chemical by pumping up the back pack. The herbicide will
suppress vegetative growth about one inch from the sidewalk or
curb, maintaining the power edged look. The device has been tested
throughout the city and is successful in saving in excess of
$27 ,000 on Clarke Road alone .
Attached is a comparison in cost of the "Liquid Edger" versus the
power edging presently being used. I used Clarke Road as an
example. A sketch of my "Liquid Edger" is also attached.
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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