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Agenda Subject:
Date:
Annual Consultant Agreement AG -C-136
November 19, 2004
Department:
Attachments:
Budget Impact:
Finance
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve Annual Consultant Agreement No. AG -C-136 with Vadis.
Background Summary:
AG -C-136 is an Annual Consultant Agreement with Vadis for a 12 -month litter control program between
the City of Auburn and Vadis, beginning January 1, 2005, and ending December 31, 2005. This contract
also includes a recycling pickup program, beginning April 2005, and ending September 2005. The City's
current agreement with Vadis is valid through December 31, 2004. The fees for services under this
agreement shall not exceed $93,719.
Vadis is a non-profit corporation that develops employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
The litter crew is made up of five disabled individuals and a crew supervisor who collect trash and debris
along City traveled ways. The contract has been renewed annually since 1991.
Vadis Litter Crew Accomplishments
1) The litter crew, on a daily average, will remove 35 2.5 -cubic -ft. bags of litter from City traveled ways..
2) Average bag of litter weighs 30 pounds = 243,000 pounds per year.
3) Annually collect 121 tons of litter from City traveled ways.
4) The litter crew maintains 125 waste receptacles in the City, 30 ash receptacles (for cigarette butts),
and 45 aluminum can recycling receptacles.
5) The litter crew responds to calls on illegal dumping 2 - 3 times per week.
6) The Vadis crew also fills sandbags as needed.
7) The recycling crew maintains recycling containers at the City Parks.
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Reviewed by Council & Committees:
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
❑ Building ❑ M&O
❑ Airport ❑ Finance
❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner ® Municipal Serv.
® Finance ❑ Parks
❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD
❑ Fire ❑ Planning
❑ Park Board El Public Works
❑ Legal ❑ Police
❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other
❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No
Council Approval: ❑Yes []No Call for Public Hearing
Referred to Until
Tabled Until
Counciimember: Cerino Staff: Coleman
Meeting Date: December 20, 2004 1 Item Number: V.C.1
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