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CONTRACT NO. K-1213-4: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES, AND WILDLIFE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500 FOR THE CONTROL OF AQUATIC RODENTS.
ACTION NEEDED: Motion to approve or reject Contract No. K-1213-4 with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, and Wildlife Services in the amount of $12,500; and, if approved, authorize the execution thereof.
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BACKGROUND: In order to provide for the free flow of streams in the urban area of Norman, it is necessary from time to time to remove aquatic rodents from the environment of these streams. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a program to provide for the control of these rodents. In addition, the USDA is the organization that establishes the regulations for proper treatment of these animals. As a result, we can be assured that they will proceed with the proper degree of care and respect for the animals that are removed from the stream.
DISCUSSION: This agreement has been renewed annually for a number of years at the beginning of the fiscal year. If approved, the U.S. Department of Agriculture personnel will respond to requests from the staff of the Public Works Department to remove rodents in areas where problems with flooding of adjacent improvements will occur without this intervention. The budgeted amount for this service for fiscal year 2012-2013 is $12,500. In FYE 2012, there were 12 calls as well as staff generated requests for service on this Contract and $12,500 funds were expended. Those calls for service came from all parts of Norman including Brookhaven Creek, Imhoff Creek, Merkle Creek, Bishop Creek, and various culverts other cross drains. The operating budget of the Storm Water Division contains the funding for this agreement in Other Professional Services...
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