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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Audio Visual EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2018 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALACE ARTS CENTER RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement audio visual equipment from Digital Resources, Inc. for the Palace Arts Center. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 115-48860-350-003 (Replacement speakers and wiring, installation and training for the Palace Arts Center) for an amount not to exceed $74,813. BACKGROUND: The audio and video upgrades will resolve operational issues due to aging equipment in the Palace Arts Center (PAC). The current speakers and amplifiers have broken down with age and have become noisy, less reliable, less efficient and are not compatible with today's technology. The new wiring and cabling will allow the PAC to expand its resources to provide higher quality to better serve the needs of the clients. The upgrades will expand the opportunities to attract wide-ranging varieties of business and performing arts to Grapevine. The replacement speakers and amplifiers will fine tune the system as a whole for maximum performance. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) 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 Digital Resources, Inc. The CVB 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 PN/BS RESOLUTION NO. 2018-058 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 AUDIO SYSTEM 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 Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) 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 TIPS and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, TIPS has an established Contract No. 171001, Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services, with Digital Resources, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace the audio system at the Palace Theater; 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 audio system from Digital Resources, Inc. through an interlocal agreement with TIPS for an amount not to exceed $74,813. Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of said audio 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 17th day of July, 2018. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Resolution No. 2018-058 2