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Lake Wales OKs higher rate for street-sweeping vendor after decade without increase, staff says
Summary
City staff recommended entering a new street-sweeping services agreement with USA Services of Florida; after staffing changes the vendor proposed raising the per-curb-mile rate from $35 to $45, increasing the annual contract from about $52,000 to $72,000.
City staff told commissioners they seek approval to enter a new services agreement with USA Services of Florida to continue street sweeping after a multi-year contract lapse; the vendor proposed an increase in the per-curb-mile rate that raised the city's annual cost estimate.
Sarah Kirkland, the city's public works director, said the previous contract had remained in effect informally while the vendor reorganized and that the new proposal raises the per-curb-mile charge from $35 to $45. Kirkland said the change equates to an increase in the city's annual cost estimate from about $52,000 to about $72,000, and that staff considered the $10-per-curb-mile increase reasonable given the rate had not changed in roughly 10 years.
Kirkland said USA Services reports weekly on areas swept and debris collected; commissioners framed the change as acceptable if the company continues to perform reliably. The transcript records staff seeking commission approval; no formal recorded vote appeared in the excerpt provided.
