HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2015-082RESOLUTION NO. 2015-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
PORTABLE RADIOS THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING 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 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
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WHEREAS, H -GAC has an established contract No. RA05-15 for Radio
Communication, Emergency Response and Mobile Interoperability Equipment with
Motorola Solutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace portable radios
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 eight portable radios from Motorola Solutions through an Interlocal
Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC for an amount not to exceed
$34,566.80.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said portable radios.
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 December, 2015.
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William'D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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John F. Boyle, J
City Attorney
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