HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2014-099A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO CONTRACT FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SECONDARY
COLLECTION SERVICES THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION 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, Section 271.102
to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell, Texas is a qualified entity as authorized by Section
271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, has established an Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Coppell, Texas and wishes to utilize a contract for EMS secondary
collection services meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell, Texas has established a contract with Emergicon,
Inc. contract number #0108 for EMS Billing and Collection Services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to contract for a secondary
collection service; 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 authorizes a contract
with Emergicon, Inc. for EMS secondary collection services with two optional one-year
renewals through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Coppell,
Texas in an annual estimated budgeted amount of $20,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the contract for these services.
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 16th day of December, 2014.
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks
Assistant City Secretary
Ben Stool
Assistant City Attorney
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