ALACHUA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
April 22, 2008 Regular BoCC Meeting
Agenda Item #37


Title
Myers-Griffs & Associates, Inc.: Finance Report and Purchase Order #081596. (Amended)

Amount
$76,258.01

Description
Request approval of the Finance Report and Purchase Order #081596, issued to Myers-Griffs & Associates, Inc. A copy, if, applicable, to be included in the Board's minutes.

Recommendation
Approve the Finance Report and Purchase Order #081596, issued to Myers-Griffs & Associates, Inc.

Alternative(s)
That the Board reject the Finance Report and the issuance of Purchase Order #081596.

Requested By
Chris Bird

Originating Department
Environmental Protection/Purchasing

Attachment(s) Description
Finance Report and Purchase Order

Documents Requiring Action
Finance Report and Purchase Order

Executive Summary
That the Board approve the Finance Report and Purchase Order #081596, in the amount of $76,258.01 to Myers-Griffs & Associates, Inc., for a Boundary Survey of the Barr Hammock – Whitehurst Property, Project Reference #MG-1631-2008, and authorize the Chair’s signature.

Background
The survey is being performed for the Alachua County Forever program to determine the West, North and East boundaries and exact acreage of land being considered for acquisition. This tract lies north of, and adjacent to, the Barr Hammock tract that ACF recently acquired and lies within the old Levy Lake basin that is now being used primarily as a feed lot for cattle. Myers-Griffs & Associates, Inc. previously surveyed a portion of the Whitehurst holdings and is very familiar with the property.

Issues
Rejecting this purchase order will inhibit the Department’s ability to serve Alachua County residents.

Fiscal Recommendation
Sufficient funds exist to cover the purchase order.

Fiscal Alternative(s)
n/a

Funding Sources
Legacy Lands Program

Account Code(s)
326-5564.537.61-20


Attachment:  081596 PO.pdf
Attachment:  081596 FR.pdf