Item:
Title
Approve and Authorize the Manager to Sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Durham and City of Durham for the Purchase and Storage of Sodium Chloride (salt)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: April 14, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) between the County of Durham and City of Durham ("City") for the purchase and storage of Sodium Chloride (salt) for the fiscal years of 2024-2025 through 2027-2028, and to authorize the County Manager to sign the ILA. For the fiscal year 2024-2025, the County will purchase the salt from City at a cost of $160.00 per ton of consumption for use by the County during winter weather operations, up to 200 tons to the extent such quantities are available. For the subsequent three (3) fiscal years (2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028) the per-ton unit price for the salt will be computed by the City as the actual per ton cost to City to purchase the salt from its suppliers plus a storage and handling fee of thirty dollars ($30) per ton.
The City has the appropriate facilities to acquire, store, and dispense road salt. A joint agreement negotiated by staff allows the County General Services Department to address snow and ice conditions at County facilities, parking lots, and walkways. The General Services Department has budgeted funds in its Miscellaneous Contracted Services line to cover costs associated with this agreement Department.
The City Council approved the ILA at its February 17, 2025, session.
Attachments: Proposed ILA.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Safe and Resilient Community.
Resource Persons: Larissa Williamson, County Attorney; Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director General Service; Shawn Davis, Assistant Director of General Services.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement an...
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