HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Exercise Equipment MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER DI
MEETING DATE: MARCH 6, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of exercise equipment
from Marathon Fitness through an interlocal agreement.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-48860-312-008 (Machinery
& Equipment) for a total amount not to exceed $89,994.60.
BACKGROUND:
This project is part of the annual equipment replacement for The REC. Every year The
REC replaces approximately 1/3 of its cardiovascular equipment that is out of warranty
and beyond its life cycle for equipment being used in a commercial setting.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) 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 Marathon Fitness. The
Parks and Recreation and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental
specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would best meet the
needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FROM MARATHON FITNESS
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 Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) 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 Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) and wishes to utilize
established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) has an
established contract no. 502-16 for Athletic, PE and Gymnasium Supplies, Equipment,
and Heavy Duty Exercise Equipment with Marathon Fitness; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace certain exercise
equipment for the Parks and Recreation 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 exercise equipment from Marathon Fitness through an interlocal agreement
with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for an amount not to
exceed $89,994.60.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said exercise equipment.
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 6th day of March, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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