HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Playground EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of playground equipment
from Lea Park & Play through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 174-74015-312-067
(Playground Accessibility Improvements) for an amount not to exceed $81,559.00.
This purchase is for a new play structure at Sunshine Harbor Park. On December 17,
2015 a community input meeting was held with local residents. The meeting was very
successful with over 20 residents present and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
Staff presented the three different playgrounds from three different manufacturers for the
residents to select. Residents selected the playground from Lea Park & Play as the
playground they preferred for Sunshine Harbor.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Lea Park & Play. The
Parks & Recreation Department staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would
provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. C Qu rpIn 60T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT 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 Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) and wishes to
utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) has an
established contract no. 423-13, Parks and Recreation Equipment, Field Lighting Products
and Installation with Lea Park & Play; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for a new play structure at
Sunshine Harbor Park; 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 playground equipment from Lea Park & Play through an Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for an amount
not to exceed $81,559.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said playground 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 2nd day of February, 2016.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO. 2