HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Portable FenceMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
OF A PORTABLE FENCE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing a sole source purchase of
a portable fence from SportaFlex, LLC for the Parks and Recreation
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-74015-312-057
Fence Replacement) for an amount not to exceed $44,394.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for portable fencing to be used at the Oak Grove Softball
Complex in order to reduce the field size from three hundred feet to two
hundred feet when necessary to accommodate multiple user groups.
The purchase of the portable fence will be made as a sole source
purchase from Evans Enterprises in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7)
A).
Staff recommends approval.
TS/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-076
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
PORTABLE FENCE FOR THE PARKE 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 portable fence
for the Parks and Recreation Department on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Parks and Recreation Department has a need for a new portable
fence; and
WHEREAS, SportaFlex, LLC is the sole manufacturer and distributor for this type
of portable fence; 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 as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of portable fence from SportaFlex, LLC for an amount not to exceed $44,394.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said portable fence.
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 18th day of September, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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