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RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BRUNO RUMBELOW,
MAY 20, 2014
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF AN OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS SIGN AND
DECORATIONS
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a sole source purchase of custom
Christmas decorations from the Gaylord Texas for the City of Grapevine.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 174 -74015 -075 (Holiday
Decorations PCMF) for an amount not to exceed $31,349.00.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7).
The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center has designed and will fabricate a
custom "Christmas Capital of Texas" entry sign for the downtown Christmas decorations
based on the images presented at the April 1, 2014 Council Workshop. Gaylord Texan
is also refurbishing many decorations no longer used at the resort. The design team is
adding custom paint and finishes to the decorations for the City at a fraction of the cost.
These new decorations will add to the "Christmas Capital of Texas" experience.
Staff recommends approval.
TS /KM
8:30:08 AM 5/14/2014
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO APPROVE THE
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF AN OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS
SIGN 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) to purchase said sign on a sole
source basis; and
City. WHEREAS, the sole source purchase is due to custom design requirements by the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are 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 a custom Christmas sign and decorations from the Gaylord Texan
Resort & Convention Center for the City of Grapevine for an amount not to exceed
$31,349.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of a custom Christmas sign and decorations from
the Gaylord Texan for the City's Parks & Recreation Department.
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 May, 2014.
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RES. NO.