HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Tractor MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER l�
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE UTILITY TRACTOR
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a four wheel drive utility
tractor from Kubota Tractor Corporation through an interlocal participation agreement with
the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 174-74015-063 (Permanent
Capital Maintenance Fund) for the amount not to exceed $20,999.80.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal participation agreement
with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative(Buyboard)as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Kubota Tractor
Corporation. Parks and Recreation staff reviewed the contract for specification compliance
and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City. The Cooperative Purchasing Agreement satisfies all bidding
requirements under the Texas Local Government Code.
This purchase is for one new, four wheel drive utility tractor for the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE A
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED 1NTERLOCAL 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
use established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) has
established a contract with Kubota Tractor Corporation, contract #373-11, Grounds
Equipment, Irrigation Parts, Supplies & Installation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Department has a need for
a new four wheel drive utility tractor.
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 a four wheel drive utility tractor from Kubota Tractor Corporation through an Interlocal
Participation Agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard)
for an amount not to exceed $20,999.80.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said products and services.
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 2nd day of October, 2012.
APPROVED:
ATTEST
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO. 2