HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Demo Spin and Relief GrinderMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 19, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
DEMO SPIN AND RELIEF REEL GRINDER AND
WORKSTATION FOR THE GRAPEVINE GOLF COURSE
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a demo spin and
relief reel grinder for the Grapevine Golf Course from Luber Bros.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 210-48860-340-2 (Machinery
and Equipment) for an amount not to exceed $31,401.50.
BACKGROUND:
The demo spin and relief reel grinder and workstation unit sharpens blades for greens
mowing equipment. The purchase request is for the replacement of a 15 year old unit.
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 Luber Bros. The
Golf Department Staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product,
training and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. R r A3
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
DEMO SPIN AND RELIEF REEL GRINDER AND
WORKSTATION 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 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 Agreement
for Cooperative Purchasing with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding
requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) has an
established contract with Luber Bros., contract no. 447-14 for Grounds Maintenance
Equipment, Irrigation Parts, Supplies and Installation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase a demo spin and
relief reel grinder and workstation as a replacement for the Grapevine Golf Course; 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 demo spin and relief reel grinder and workstation from Luber Bros. through an
Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with The Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (BuyBoard) for an amount not to exceed $31,401.50.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said demo spin and relief reel grinder and
workstation.
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 19th day of January, 2016.
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