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RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE PROTOCOL TO BE USED TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE THE BRUSH COLLECTION RAPID
RESPONSE FUND APPROVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
BUDGET.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The Brush Collection Rapid Response fund approved in the Fiscal
Year 2010-2011 budget may be used as follows:
A. The funds may be utilized for the intended use by staff if:.
(1) There is imminent landfall of a weather event that may create a hazardous
condition if the brush set out by residents creates a safety or health risk to
citizens of Corpus Christi; or
(2) A post weather event condition requires clearance of excessive brush and or
debris that creates a safety or health risk to the citizens of Corpus Christi; or
(3) Due to any other unanticipated need or cause, there exists a backlog of brush
to be collected that may not be eliminated by employing the resources
dedicated in the current or future operating budget for brush collection
services and creates a safety or health risk to citizens of Corpus Christi.
B. The funds may be used to fund a contract with the City's pre -positioned
contractor for brush removal, or if staff determines that a more cost effective
contract may be procured, then an alternate contractor may be used, if a
condition listed under item A is met.
C. If the funds are appropriated for the intended use and a contractor is selected,
staff will be responsible for developing a schedule which identifies the services to
be procured, schedule to be adhered to by city and contractor staff, and the
expected timeline for the city to return to its normal bush collection schedule.
D. Staff will provide to Council a monthly update of progress achieved regarding the
brush collection services delivered and adherence to the schedule provided
under subsection C.
E. If, due to events beyond the control of staff, any emergency situation exists
where immediate contactor services must be acquired for the protection of the
health and safety of the citizens of Corpus Christ, then the City Manager may
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utilize the funds to employ the emergency powers granted under emergency
contracting authority governed by existing City ordinance.
F. Protocol will be subject to change modification as directed by City Council,
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately after its
adoption by the City Council.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: August 12, 2010
Lisa Agu' r, Assistant City Attorney
for City Attorney
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Joe Ada
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Mayor
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Brent Chesney
Larry R. Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
, 2010
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