HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2014-068RESOLUTION NO. 2014-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MINIMUM SALE
PRICE APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2013-59 WHICH
DECLARED A 2002 E -ONE BRONTO FIRE TRUCK AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZED SALE AT
AUCTION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is in possession of a fire truck that was
declared surplus property by the City Council on June 4, 2013, with the passage of
Resolution No. 2013-59 which established a minimum bid for the sale of the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the fire truck has been placed up for auction twice with no success and
the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the City to list the vehicle with a new firm
to obtain the highest price possible for the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is 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 in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to enter
into an agreement with Firetec Used Apparatus Sales, or any other appropriate vendor, to
list and market for sale the 2002 E -ONE Bronto Fire Truck and to obtain the highest price
possible for this item. There is no minimum sales price and the proceeds from the sale of
the Bronto Fire Truck will be deposited into the Fleet Replacement Fund.
Section 3. 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 5th day of August, 2014.
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William Tate
Mayor C2
ATTEST:
Jo4i/t. Brown
Cit Secretary Secretary
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
RES. NO. 2014-68