HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Interlocal Agreement with City of Cleburne MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER C2.----
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF CLEBURNE, TEXAS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Cleburne, Texas. This agreement would allow the
Cities Grapevine and Cleburne, Texas to purchase various goods and services
commonly utilized by both entities.
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funding source would be necessary for this agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Requested by the City of Cleburne, Texas, this Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement would allow both cities to participate in various contracts established by both
cities. The City is authorized by the Interlocal Cooperation Act Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791 and Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.101 and 271.102,
to enter into joint contracts and agreements for the performance of governmental
functions and services.
Because Cleburne and Grapevine, Texas purchase common goods and services,
establishing an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the two agencies
would reduce administrative costs and increase savings for both agencies.
Staff recommends approval.
LW
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 ENTER INTO
AN INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF CLEBURNE, TEXAS 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
271.101 and 271.102 and Interlocal Cooperation Act Texas Government Code, Chapter
791 to enter into interlocal purchasing agreements with other qualified entities in the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cleburne, Texas is a qualified entity as authorized by
Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cleburne, Texas has requested to enter into an Interlocal
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Grapevine, Texas and participate in contracts
established by the City of Grapevine, Texas; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be 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 hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement the City of Cleburne,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 6th day of December, 2016.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2