HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Bomb Suits Purchase MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AND APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF BOMB
SUITS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution and appropriation ordinance for a sole
source purchase of bomb suits and accessories for the Fire Department from Med-Eng,
LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 113-42281-210-010 (Apparatus
& Tools) in the amount of $107,859.00.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase includes explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) protective ensembles and
equipment for the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) bomb team. All funds
will be reimbursed through an FY2017 Department of Homeland Security Urban Area
Security Initiative grant award and by NEFDA.
The procurement of the bomb suits will be made as a sole source purchase from Med-
Eng, LLC. in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B,
§252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7) (A).
Staff recommends approval.
MF/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
BOMB SUITS FROM A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A) to purchase bomb suits for the
Fire Department on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Fire Department has a need for new bomb suits and accessories;
and
WHEREAS, Med-Eng, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of these
bomb suits; 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 sole
source purchase of bomb suits from Med-Eng, LLC for an amount not to exceed
$107,859.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said bomb suits and accessories.
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 16th day of January, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2018-003 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROPRIATING $107,859.00 AND
INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS IN THE GRANT
FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Fire Department is a member of the Northeast
Fire Department Association (NEFDA) bomb team; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has a need for new bomb suits and accessories;
and
WHEREAS, funds will be reimbursed through a Fiscal Year 2017 Department of
Homeland Security Urban Security Initiative grant award and by NEFDA; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance is in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated herein above are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby appropriates the funding from Grant
Fund estimated revenues.
Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes an amount of $107,859.00
to be appropriated to account 113-42281-210-010; and
Section 4. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City
of Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals,
peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety,
and general welfare which requires that this ordinance shall take effect immediately from
and after its passage and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of January, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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