HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Nat and Willy Would Be Train RobbersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND
UPGRADE OF THE CVB TOWER "NAT AND WILLY" ANIMATRONICS
OPERATING SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of
replacement and upgrade of the animatronics operating system from Life
Formations, Inc., for the CVB Tower "Nat and Willy" Would Be Train
Robbers.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 115-44540-350-
001 (Professional Services) for an amount not to exceed $24,320.
BACKGROUND: The existing animatronics operating system has reached the end of its
failsafe specifications. Technology and equipment have advanced
considerably since Nat and Willy were installed. The new retractable reel
system would eliminate nearly all problems encountered with the current
system since they've been directly related to the Igus chain friction and
jamming. This will also eliminate all friction and jamming since there is no
heavy chain to push and drag around. Required maintenance would be
reduced with a much longer life span since the chain is only exposed
when the cowboys are running. There should also be a longer life of the
drive chain and sprockets since all friction and jamming will be eliminated,
and no routine greasing, cleaning, finessing of a trough since the trough
will no longer be required.
Staff recommends approval.
PWM
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
OPERATING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE
FOR ANIMATRONICS SYSTEM 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) and (D) to animatronics
operating system replacement and upgrade for the Convention and Visitors Bureau
department on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Convention and Visitors Bureau Department has a need to
replace and upgrade the Nat and Willy Would Be Train Robbers animatronics operating
system; and
WHEREAS, LifeFormations, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of
this Nat and Willy Would Be Train Robbers animatronics design; 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 an animatronics operating system replacement and upgrade from
LifeFormations, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $24,320.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said animatronics operating system
replacement and upgrade.
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 17th day of July, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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