HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Park BenchesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
OF PARK BENCHES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing a sole source purchase of
park benches from Paul E. Allen Company for the Parks and Recreation
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-74015-312-066
(Small Park Amenities) for an amount not to exceed $22,300.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for benches at the new Oak Grove Softball Complex.
The benches will match the current benches at the Oak Grove Ballfield
Complex and the green benches on Main Street.
The purchase of park benches will be made as a sole source purchase
from Paul E. Allen Company in accordance with Local Government Code
Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
BG/LW
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
PARK BENCHES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT THROUGH A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR
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 park benches for
the Parks and Recreation Department on a sole source basis; and
and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has a need for park benches;
WHEREAS, Paul E. Allen Company is a supplier of park benches; 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 as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of park benches from Paul E. Allen Company for an amount not to exceed
$22,300.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said park benches for the new Oak Grove
Softball Complex.
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 15th day of January, 2019.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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