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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 - Children's Furniture Library ExpansionZ _ ,061IM• FROM: MEETING DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: ITEM e oft HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER AV JANUARY 9, 2001 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHILDREN'S FURNITURE FOR THE LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT City Council to consider approval of a resolution to declare the Libra -Tech Corporation as sole distributor for the Midlands Company that is the sole source provider for Children's Furniture in conjunction with the Library Expansion Project. The total expenditure for the furniture will not to exceed $22,812.56 FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this project are available in account 177-442281-012-313 2000 General Obligation Bonds/Library/Minor Tools and Apparatus BACKGROUND: This purchase will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (A). This request is for the purchase of various types of Children's Furniture as listed in Exhibit "A" as a part of the Library Expansion Project. The Libra -Tech Corporation is the sole distributor of the Midlands Company furniture line. The Midlands Company produces a unique line of Children's Furniture for schools and libraries that have specific furniture designs that are copyrighted. The specific design matches the garden theme from the mural that will be highlighted throughout the Children's area of the Library. Staff recommends approval. CD January 2, 2001 (12:57PM)