HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Trash Compactor StationsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
OF TRASH COMPACTOR STATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing a sole source purchase of
trash compactor stations from Adrite for the Parks and Recreation
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-74015-312-077
(Park Facility Upgrade/Improvements) in an amount not to exceed
$46,416.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is for solar powered trash and recycling
receptacles for the new Oak Grove Softball complex.
The procurement of trash compactor stations will be made as a sole
source purchase from Adrite in accordance with Local Government Code
Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7) (A).
Staff recommends approval.
RW/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
TRASH COMPACTOR STATIONS 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 trash compactor
stations on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has a need for additional trash
compactor stations; and
WHEREAS, Adrite is the sole manufacturer and distributor for this type of trash
compactor; 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 sole
source purchase of trash compactor stations from Adrite for an amount not to exceed
$46,416.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said trash stations.
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 20th day of November, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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