HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Lifepak AEDs MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER C4--
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF LIFEPAK AEDs FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a sole source purchase of Lifepak
AEDs for the Fire Department from Physio-Control, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is available in account 174-42281-000-000 (Apparatus & Tools)
in the amount not to exceed $30,304.75.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for 13 new and replacement Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Six will be placed in and around the Public Safety Building for use by the general public or
staff in case of a cardiac emergency. Seven will replace units throughout other City
facilities that have reached end of life and are no longer serviceable by the manufacturer.
The procurement of the Lifepak AEDs will be made as a sole source purchase from
Physio- Control, Inc. in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7) (A).
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW
RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 089
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 LIFEPAK AEDs FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT 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 LifePak AEDs for
the Fire Department on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Fire Department has a need for new and replacement LifePak
AEDs at various buildings; and
WHEREAS, Physio-Control, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of
these LifePak AEDs for emergency response services; 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 LifePak AEDs from Physio-Control, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$30,304.75.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said LifePak AEDs.
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 7th day of November, 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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