HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2001-041 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ISSUE A LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A FIRE APPARATUS TRUCK AS AN ONLY SOURCE FROM
EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS, INC. 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 Texas Local Government Code, Section 252.022
(a)(7)(D) to procure items that are available from only one source because of captive
replacement parts or components for equipment; and
WHEREAS, Emergency One, Inc., is the only manufacturer that provides the aerial
and swivel configuration required under this procurement and Emergency Vehicles of
Texas, Inc. is the only authorized dealer in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, due to manufacturing lead times and anticipated price increases the
City of Grapevine, Texas, desires to issue a letter of intent for the purchase of this vehicle.
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 City
Manager to issue a letter of intent for the purchase of the Bronto Model F118HDT, 118
foot aerial device fire pumper from FY2003 funds for a total cost not to exceed
$939,500.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 4th day of September, 2001.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff dir
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.'
City Attorney
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