HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Lightning Warning System MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER--d1
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF A LIGHTNING WARNING SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a sole source purchase of a lightning
warning system for three of the City's parks from Perry Weather Consulting.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is available in account 171-46680-000-000NE in the amount not
to exceed $31 ,500.00.
BACKGROUND:
The Pocket Perry Weather & Emergency notification platform will replace lightning
prediction systems at Meadowmere Soccer, Oak Grove Soccer and Parr Park which have
reached end of life. The new system provides both a proactive weather notification system
as well as an emergency management option.
The procurement of the lightning warning system will be made as a sole source purchase
from Perry Weather Consulting in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7) (A).
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-017
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
LIGHTNING WARNING SYSTEM FOR THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT FROM A SOLE SOURCE
VENDOR 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 a lightning warning
system for the Parks and Recreation department on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Parks and Recreation department has a need for a lightning
warning system; and
WHEREAS, Perry Weather Consulting is the exclusive manufacturer and
distributor of the lightning warning system; 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 a lightning warning system from Perry Weather Consulting for an
amount not to exceed $31,500.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said lightning warning system.
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 20th day of February, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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