HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2017-057 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE FOR A SOLE
SOURCE PURCHASE OF SCBA FIRE EQUIPMENT 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 Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A) to purchase SCBA fire
equipment on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Fire Department has a need to replace SCBA fire equipment for
fire fighter safety; and
WHEREAS, Casco Industries, Inc. is the only vendor that can provide SCBA fire
equipment; 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 sole
source purchase of SCBA fire equipment from Casco Industries, Inc. for an amount not
to exceed $223,160.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said SCBA fire 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 20th day of June, 2017.
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APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks Y� ix
City Secretary \
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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