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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider a resolution for the approval to purchase playground equipment
from Webuildfun, Inc./Miracle Recreation Equipment Company through an interlocal
participation agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 174-74015-067-000
(Playground Accessibility Improvements) for the amount not to exceed $55,302.97,
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal participation
agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Webuildfun, Inc.
/Miracle Recreation Equipment Company. The Parks and Recreation Department staff
reviewed the contract for specification compliance and pricing and determined that the
contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
The Cooperative Purchasing Agreement satisfies all bidding requirements under the
Texas Local Government Code.
This purchase is for the complete replacement of the play structure and swing structure
at Oak Ridge Park. The Parks Department, in attempt to keep our play structures as
safe as possible, makes every attempt to replace play equipment prior to becoming
unsafe. The current play structure was installed in 1997.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION 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, Section 271.102
to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS,the City of Grapevine,Texas, has established an Interlocal Participation
Agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative(Buyboard)and wishes to
utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) has
established a contract with Webuildfun, Inc. /Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
under contract number #346-10, Parks, Recreation and Field Lighting Products and
Installation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace the old equipment
at Oak Ridge Park.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are 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
of playground equipment from Webuildfun, Inc. /Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with the Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (Buyboard) for $55,302.97.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said products and services.
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 6th day of November, 2012.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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