HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2015-009A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
FORD VEHICLES 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 items 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 established TxSmartBuy contracts #072-A1,
Fleet Trucks and #071-A1, Automobiles and Law Enforcement Vehicles with Sam Pack's
Five Star Ford.
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace five vehicles in the
Development Services, Police and Public Works Departments; 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 the purchase
of a total of five Ford vehicles from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for a total amount not to
exceed $131,871.62.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said vehicles.
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 3rd day of February, 2015.
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William D'. Tate
Mayor a
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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