HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 Approval of Hydrilla Treatment for Lake Olympia
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: September 20,2005
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Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Bob Zaitooni
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City Manager:
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Subject: Hydrilla Treatment for Lake Olympia
Background Summary:
An aquatic plant analysis for Lake Olympia conducted by the University of Florida revealed that Hydrilla was present
at 70% of the stations where data was collected. This is considered to be at aggressive level requiring treatment. Based
on this information, staff has contacted State Department of Environmental Protection for a permit to treat Lake
Olympia with Sonar (Fluridone) at a rate of 18 oz per acre for Hydrilla. City will piggyback Orange County's Term
Contract Y5-106-NW with Aquatic Weed Control, Inc. for this treatment. The cost of the treatment is $19,894.00 to be
funded from the General Fund Contingency and the Stormwater Operating Contingency Fund.
Issue:
Consider and approve funding for chemical treatment of Hydrilla at Lake Olympia by Aquatic Weed Control, Inc. at a
cost of$19,894.00 to be funded from the General Fund Contingency.
Recommendations
City Commission to approve (1) $'9,894.00 from the General Fund Contingency ($9,894.00) and Stormwater
Opt<rating Contingency Fund ($ 1 O,OOO)for the treatment, and (2) piggyback Orange County's Term Contract Y5-106-
NW with Aquatic Weed Control, Inc.
Attachments:
Quote from Aquatic Weed Control
Financial Impact:
The balance in General Fund Contingency is $21,902 and balance in Storm water Operating Contingency Fund is
$15,475.
Type of Item:
o Public Hearing
o Ordinance First Reading
o Ordinance First Reading
o Resolution
o Commission Approval
o Discussion & Direction
For Clerk's DeDf Use:
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o Public Hearing
o Regular Agenda
o Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
o Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
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Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept. Reviewed on 9/12/05
Reviewed by ( )
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Commissioners
Danny Howell. District 1
Scott Anderson. District 2
Rusty Johnson. District 3
Nancy J. Parker. District 4
Mayor
S. Scott V ander~t
City Manae:er
Robert Frank
STAFF REPORT
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM:
Bob Zaitooni, Director of Public Works
DATE:
September 12, 2005
RE:
Hydrilla Treatment for Lake Olympia
ISSUE
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve $19,894.00 from the General Fund Contingency
and Stormwater Operating Contingency Fund for the treatment of Hydrilla at Lake Olympia and authorize use
of Orange County's Term Contract Y5-106-NW with Aquatic Weed Control, Inc. for the application?
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION
An aquatic plant analysis for Lake Olympia conducted by the University of Florida revealed that Hydrilla was
present at 70% of the stations where data was collected. This is considered to be at aggressive level requiring
treatment. Based on this information, staff has contacted State Department of Environmental Protection for a
permit to treat Lake Olympia with Sonar (Fluridone) at a rate of 18 oz per acre for Hydrilla. City will piggyback
Orange County's Contract Term Contract Y5-106-NW with Aquatic Weed Control, Inc. for the treatment. The
cost of the treatment is $19.894.00 to be funded from the General Fund Contingency ($9,894.00) and
Stormwater Operating Contingency Fund ($10,000.00).
The remaining balance in General Fund Contingency is $21,902 and the balance in Stormwater Operating
Contingency Fund is $15,475.00.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully requests that the Honorable Mayor and City Commission to approve (1) $19,894.00 from the
General Fund Contingency ($9,894.00) and Stormwater Operating Contingency Fund ($10,000.00) for the
treatment, and (2) authorize piggyback of Orange County's Term Contract Y5-106-NW with Aquatic Weed
Control, Inc. for the application.
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AQUATIC WEED CONTROL, INC.
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Date 9/12/05
To: Buddy Elmore oty of Ocoee
Phone: -407..905-3170 301 Maguire Road
Fax: ..07-905-3176 Ortando, florida 3-4761
From: Eri~ Inman Aquatic Weed Control, Inc.
Phone: 407-859-2020 6536 Pinecastle Blvd. Suite A
fax: 407-859-3275 Orlando, Rorida 32809
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RE: Sonar Treatment
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Buddy,
At you request, we can provide the Sonar treatment to Lake Olympia at our
Orange County rates specified on the attached fonn. Sonar will be provkfed at
our cost of $ 12.69 per ounce.
Sonar 81 acres x 18 oz per acre · $ 18,502.02
Labor (see attached fenn) $ 1,392.00
Total cost $ 19,89-4.02
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P.O.Box593258 · Orlando,Florida328S9.
(800)543-6694 . Fax (407) 859-3275