TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the First Amendment to Contract No. 2020-56 School Crossing Guard Services Between the City of North Port and Waterfield Florida Staffing (“Contractor”) Allowing for a Rate Increase from $17.50 an Hour to $21.30 an Hour.
Recommended Action
Approve the First Amendment to Contract No. 2020-56 for School Crossing Guard Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of North Port and Waterfield Florida Staffing allowing for a rate increase from $17.50 an hour to $21.30 an hour.
Background Information
In July 2020 Commission approved the Agreement for School Crossing Guard Services. The initial contract term for three (3) years from the effective date. At the end of the initial term, the contract may be renewed for an additional two (2) year term. At the end of the renewal term, upon mutual agreement, the contract may be renewed for an additional final one (1) year term.
The contractor is requesting a rate change from $17.50 an hour to $21.30 an hour. The rate change is requested due to the cost of living and the Florida minimum wage increase. The First Amendment will be effective as of the date the last party signs it and shall continue as otherwise provided in the original agreement. No amendment, change, or addendum to the contract is enforceable unless agreed to in writing by both parties and incorporated into the original contract. Only City Commission can approve increases in compensation under the contract.
The City Attorney has approved the contract for form and correctness.
Strategic Plan
Maintain the adopted level of health and public safety services.
Financial Impact
The budgeted funds for these services for the current fiscal year are in account number 001-2100-521-34-00. Funding for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 are contingent upon approval of the budget.
Procurement
N/A
Attachments:
1. First Amendment to the Contract
2. Contract for School Crossing Guard Services
3. Letter Requesting Rate Increase
Prepared by: Christopher Morales, Deputy Chief of Police
Department Director: Todd R. Garrison, Chief of Police