HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2014-080RESOLUTION NO. 2014-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO CONTRACT FOR
BUNKER GEAR (PROTECTIVE CLOTHING) FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102
to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) and wishes to
utilize an established contract meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
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WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) has
established a contract with Casco Industries, Inc., contract #432-13, Public Safety & Fire
House Supplies & Equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase bunker gear
(protective clothing) for the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase
of bunker gear (protective clothing) from Casco Industries, Inc. through an Interlocal
Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard)
for an estimated annual amount of $70,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said bunker gear.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of October, 2014.
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
Assistant City Secretary
John F. Boyle, Jrio'
City Attorney
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