Description
Title: Authorize a revenue contract for the cutting, baling and sale of hay for Austin Water with Allen Lee Click d/b/a Allen Click, for an initial term of one year, with up to four one-year extension options for an estimated revenue of $1,000,000. Funding: This item is projected to result in annual revenue of $250,000 in the Operating Budget of Austin Water.
Summary
The City of Austin has proposed a revenue contract for the cutting, baling, and sale of hay, aimed at generating an estimated $1,000,000 over an initial one-year term, with potential four one-year extensions. This contract, facilitated by Austin Financial Services with contractor Allen Lee Click, is expected to generate $250,000 annually for the Austin Water Operating Budget. The hay will be produced at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant, which processes wastewater into compost, using treated liquid for irrigation. The contract addresses the city's lack of necessary equipment and expertise to perform these tasks internally, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and preventing potential permit violations. The contract was recommended unanimously by the Water and Wastewater Commission on April 15,