HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2014-088RESOLUTION NO. 2014-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED COOPERATIVE 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, Sections
271.081, 271.082 and 271.083 to purchase an item under state contract therefore
satisfying any state law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas term contracts are a qualified purchasing
cooperative program as authorized under the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, has established a Cooperative
Agreement with the State of Texas, #M2201 and wishes to utilize a contract meeting all
State of Texas requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has an established term contract #550-A2, Traffic
Control Devices, Markers, Delineators, with Twincrest Technologies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase traffic control
equipment for the Public Works Department; 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 Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas authorizes the
purchase of traffic control equipment for the Public Works Department from Twincrest
Technologies for an amount not to exceed $19,260.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said traffic control equipment.
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 November, 2014.
Williamk D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jo i 1/ 4. Brown
City Secretary
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John F. Boyle, Jr."
City Attorney
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