Agenda #: 5.23
Meeting Date: June 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: FIRST AMENDMENT TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECOFERT, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE FERTILIZER SERVICES.
STRATEGIC
GOAL: Safe, Sustainable & Healthy Community
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, the First Amendment to the Maintenance Services Agreement with EcoFert, Inc. through June 30, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The annual not-to-exceed amount of the proposed First Amendment to the Original Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025/26 is $47,199.18, including the vendor’s request for a CPI increase of 3.1%. Sufficient funds are included in Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget to cover the cost of such services.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
EcoFert, Inc., managed by Public Works Maintenance, has been providing fertilizer injection system services, through their proprietary fertilizer injection equipment, which is installed at Pantera Park and Lorbeer Middle School. The fertilizer injection systems at both locations have been in service for a number of years and have helped to provide consistent, durable turf and vegetation for recreational use, by providing balanced nutrients to the vegetation and promoting strong root systems.
Over the past years, EcoFert’s performance has met the City’s expectations. This satisfactory performance is evident in the operation of the equipment and the increased durability of the turf at Pantera Park and Lorbeer Middle School. Based upon the past success of this program, it is recommended to continue this service at both Pantera Park and Lorbeer Middle School.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the amended Agreement as to form.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 5.23.a FY25-26 ECOFERT First Amendment to Maintenance Agreement