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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Copiers MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL al- FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER pl MEETING DATE: AUGUST 15, 2017 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF COPIERS RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of copiers for the Police Department from Konica Minolta through an interlocal agreement with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 114-48860-120-1 (Machinery, Equipment, Implements) for an amount not to exceed $16,992.34. BACKGROUND: This purchase is to replace two existing copiers at the Police Department. One of the copiers is over seven years old and the other is nine years old. The shelf life on these copiers is typically around five years. Repair costs for these copiers are quickly exceeding the cost of new machines. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Konica Minolta. The Police Department staff and Purchasing 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. Staff recommends approval. CO/BS RESOLUTION NO. 2017-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE COPIERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 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, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is a qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement with the DIR and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the DIR has established a contract with Konica Minolta under contract number DIR-TSO-3082 for Products and Related Services; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace two copiers in the Police department; 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 by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase of two copiers for the Police department from Konica Minolta through an interlocal agreement with DIR for an amount not to exceed $16,992.34. Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of copiers for the Police Department. 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 August, 2017. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Resolution No. 2017-072 2