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REOMMST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND TEM Agenda Date Requested: June 13. 1994 Requested By• S. Gille t Department: Public Works XXXX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Recommendation from Purchasing SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte has converted it's mosquito control program from the use of malathion to Scourge. Malathion is toxic to fish, wildlife and bees, and is extremely corrosive. The City Council approvedthe use of Scourge on August 27, 1990. Scourge is a sole source item, manufactured by Roussel Uclaf Corporation, and is available only through B&G Chemicals Co., Inc, the sole distributor in the state of Texas. Over the past four (4) years, Scourge has proven to be a more effective chemical for mosquito control. It is odorless, non -corrosive and non -toxic to fish, wildlife and bees. It has a quicker effect on its target, and degrades in sunlight in four hours. Finally, based on dilution ratios, it is more cost-effective than malathion. Using estimated quantities, the total annual cost to the City is $13,281, using 45 gallons of Scourge and 600 gallons of solvent. This represents a 4% increase over last year's pricing. A total of $16,469 is available in the Street Division's operational budget. Action Required by Council: Declare B&G Chemicals & Equipment Co., Inc. the sole source for Scourge and Orchex Oil, and authorize the purchase of the items for the unit prices quoted, at an annual cost not to exceed $13,218.00. Availability of Funds: XXXX General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 001-700-701-207 Funds Available: X�_YES NO