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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Animal ShelterMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANIMAL SHELTER AUTOMATED GATES AND PARKING LOT FENCING RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of the purchase of automated gates and parking lot fencing for the Animal Shelter from Ware Fencing LLC for the Police Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Special Revenue Fund for a total amount not to exceed $28,995. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the automation of gates to the Animal Shelter fleet parking lot to complete project removed from construction process. This includes replacement of existing manual gate to expand the fencing and place brand new swing gates with automated gate openers as well as a single walk gate with a panic bar. All materials and gates will be set in concrete and match existing style. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the Region VIII Education Service Center known as The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the cooperative and contracts were awarded to Ware Fencing, LLC. The Police Department and Purchasing staff 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. KC/TM