HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Outdoor Workout StationMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 15, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN
OUTDOOR WORKOUT STATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of an
outdoor workout station from The Playwell Group, Inc. for the Parks and
Recreation department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 121-48850-312-000-
170010 (Outdoor Fitness Court) for an amount not to exceed $34,299.
BACKGROUND: This is for an active adults outdoor workout station located between The
REC and the Library.
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 The
Playwell Group, Inc. 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.
TS/BS
ExoFit
Outdoor Fitness
Piaid+Ve
The Play Well Group, Inc.
Athletic, Park, and Playground Equipment
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE AN
OUTDOOR WORKOUT STATION 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 BuyBoard and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas
bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, BuyBoard has an established contract no. 512-16, Parks and
Recreation Supplies and Equipment, Field Lighting Products, with The Playwell Group,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for new an outdoor workout
station at The REC of Grapevine 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 an outdoor workout station from The Playwell Group, Inc. through an
interlocal agreement with BuyBoard for an amount not to exceed $34,299.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said an outdoor workout station.
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 May, 2018.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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