HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2011-082 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE
NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) 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 271.101
and 271.102 and Interlocal Cooperation Act Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to
enter into cooperative purchasing agreements with other qualified cooperative
organizations; and
WHEREAS, National Joint Powers Alliance(NJPA) is a qualified entity as created by
the State of Minnesota Statute Section 123A.21 to serve cities along with other agencies
of Minnesota or another state; and
WHEREAS,the City of Grapevine, Texas, has requested to enter into a cooperative
purchasing agreement with National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) and participate in
contracts established by NJPA.
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 authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate a cooperative purchasing agreement with National Joint
Powers Alliance (NJPA).
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 6th day of December, 2011.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Li da Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Douglas H. Conner, Ill
Assistant City Attorney
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