Resolution ratifying Purchase Order No. 10080 in the amount not exceed $26,625 for 125 Bear-resistant trashcans from Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. 2101 West SR434, Suite 315 Longwood, FL, 32779, in accordance with the time sensitive expenditure of BearWise Grant Funds no later than June 15, 2017.  The City of Daytona Beach will receive BearWise funds in the amount of $20,000 from Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation (FWC) to purchase bear-resistant trashcans to offer to residents at a discounted cost. The City will share the cost by contributing $6,625 toward the purchase of the bear-resistant trashcans. Residents will share the cost by paying $50 each to purchase the bear-resistant trashcans, and the City will use those funds to purchase additional bear-resistant trashcans in the future (resulting in an estimated 36 additional cans.) Waste Pro of Florida is the current operator of the disposal facility and provided a competitive proposal quote for 125 Bear-resistant toters with no additional fees charged to residents to service cans.  The City estimates project administration costs at $2,000.  Funds available in the Solid Waste Management Fund. 

Recommendation:   Deputy Public Works Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.