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a , , <br /> ► � <br /> DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AGREEMENT <br /> WEED CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE <br /> CITY OF DECATUR PLOTS AND PLANTERS <br /> This DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AGREEMENT, made this 21st day of <br /> April , 2008, between the City of Decatur, Illinois (City), and Macon Resources, <br /> Inc., (MRI), collectively referred to herein as the Parties, WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, City requires weeding and maintenance services at approximately <br /> 31 CITY Plots and Planters locations, and <br /> WHEREAS, MRI is a not for profit corporation whose mission is to promote the <br /> growth, independence and self worth of persons with disabilities through adult <br /> vocational training and employment programs, and <br /> WHEREAS, MRI has proposed to provide a "turnkey solution' to CITY'S need for <br /> weeding and maintenance services for its garden plots and planters, and <br /> WHEREAS, CITY wishes to conduct a demonstration project utilizing MRI's <br /> services, <br /> NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the recitals set forth above and other <br /> good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the <br /> parties agree as follows: <br /> 1. The services rendered pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall include furnishing <br /> labor, material, equipment, and transportation necessary for litter pick-up, <br /> weeding, and general maintenance of approximately 31 CITY plots and <br /> planters, as more fully described in the Macon Resources lnc. 2008 SERVICE <br /> SCHEDULE, LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION KEY MAP, LANDSCAPE <br /> PLANTING BED INDEX and accompanying aerial photographs, attached <br /> hereto and incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. MRI Shall provide a 3-person work crew, consisting of 1 supervisor and 2 <br /> workers from its job training program. Crews shall provide services according <br /> to the 2008 Service Schedule, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. i, <br /> The parties anticipate some flexibility in scheduling as may in the CITY'S <br /> discretion be necessary to respond to storm damage, vandalism, and other <br /> unanticipated occurrences. In addition, MRI will provide tools, appropriate <br /> safety gear, plastic garbage bags, and recyclable paper lawn refuse bags, and I <br /> transportation to and from each work site. ' <br /> 3. MRI shall provide 120 person hours per week in the perFormance of this <br /> AGREEMENT. <br /> 1 <br />