HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Shuttle Buses MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 18, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO
SHUTTLE BUSES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of two shuttle buses for
the Convention and Visitors Bureau from Creative Bus Sales, Inc. through an interlocal
agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in accounts 325-48910-350-14-170001-0
(Motor Vehicles) for a total amount not to exceed $295,318.00.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for two ARBOC Shuttle buses approved in the FY2017 Vehicle Budget
for the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The additional buses will extend City
transportation services for residents and guests. This type of bus has become a familiar
sight in the DFW area with its distinctive retro bustle back and Grapevines landmark
murals on their sides.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Creative Bus Sales,
Inc. The Fleet 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
PH/LW
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
TWO SHUTTLE BUSES THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL 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, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with
other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), a regional planning
commission, is a qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement
with H-GAC and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding
requirements; and
WHEREAS, H-GAC has established a contract with Creative Bus Sales, Inc. under
contract no. BT01-17, Buses-Shuttle, Transit, Trams and Other Specialty Buses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase two new buses
for the Convention and Visitors Bureau; 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 by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of two shuttle buses from Creative Bus Sales, Inc. through an interlocal
agreement with H-GAC for an amount not to exceed $295,318.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of two shuttle buses.
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 18th day of April, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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