HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2016-060 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
FIBER OPTIC CABLE THROUGH A STATE OF TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR)
COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS PROGRAM 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, Chapter 271,
Subchapter D and Texas Government Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b) to
make purchases under a state contract therefore satisfying any state law requiring local
governments to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the item; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Contracts program is a qualified purchasing program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas can participate in the State of Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program through
� membership in the Program and wishes to utilize the contract meeting all State of Texas
bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas DIR has an established annual contract No. DIR-
SDD-1902 with Senior Consultants, Inc. for IT Products and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, The City has a need for fiber optic cable; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be 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 hereinabove are found to be 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 with Senior Consultants, Inc. for fiber optic cable for an amount not to exceed
$102,800.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said fiber optic cable.
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 19th day of July, 2016.
APPROVED:
William D. ate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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