HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Police TahoeMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGE
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
POLICE TAHOE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a police Tahoe
through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston
Area Council (H -GAC).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in 100-48910-109-1 (Motor Vehicles) for
an amount not to exceed $37,455.00.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Agreement for
Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) 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 Caldwell Country
Chevrolet. The Fleet Services, Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract
would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
This purchase is for one 2016 Chevrolet Police Pursuit Tahoe that is replacing unit
96113 that was totaled in an accident.
Staff recommends approval.
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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 Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC), a regional planning
commission, 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 Agreement
for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC and wishes to utilize established contracts
meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, H -GAC has established a contract with Caldwell Country Chevrolet
under contract number VE 11-13, Current Model Cars and Light Trucks; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase a replacement
2016 police Tahoe; 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 a 2016 police Tahoe from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through an Interlocal
Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC for an amount not to exceed
$37,455.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said vehicle.
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 15th day of September, 2015.
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