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Council awards $100,000 vessel-removal contract; public commenter says Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has primary jurisdiction
Summary
The council authorized a purchase order with Zivcom Services LLC for vessel removal, towing, storage and disposal services for an initial $100,000 term. A public commenter argued that Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is responsible for derelict-vessel removal statewide and urged the council not to approve the city-funded contract.
The Clearwater City Council on May 15 authorized a purchase order with Zivcom Services LLC to provide vessel removal, towing, storage and disposal services for the Clearwater Police Department and the Marine and Aviation Department, approving an initial amount of $100,000 with two one-year renewal options.
Mike McDonald, director of Marine and Aviation, presented the item as a city procurement to ensure timely removal and…
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