HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 010808-V - Interlocal Purchasing PlanRESOLUTION NO. 0108'OS-1�
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas Approving
an Interlocal Agreement with City of Plano, Texas for the Purpose of
Participating in an Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative Program; Providing a
Severability Clause; and Providing and Effective Date.
WHEREAS;
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS
the City of Georgetown is a Texas Home Rule Municipal Corporation, and City
of Plano is a Home Rule Municipal Corporation of the State of Texas; and
it is the desire of the aforesaid parties to comply with and further the policies
and purpose of the Interlocal Cooperation Act;
The "Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act", Tex. Gov. Code Ch. 791, provides, in
relevant part, as follows:
§ 791.025 Government Contracts for Purchases
(a) A local government, including a council of governments, may agree with
another local government or with the state or a state agency, including the
Comptroller, to purchase goods and services.
(b) A local government, including a council of governments, may agree with
another local government, including a nonprofit corporation that is created and
operated to provide one or more governmental functions and services, or with
the state or a state agency, including the Comptroller, to purchase goods and any
services reasonably required for the installation, operation, or maintenance of
the goods. This subsection does not apply to services provided by firefighters,
police officers, or emergency medical personnel.
(c) A local government that purchases goods and services under this section
satisfies the requirement of the local government to seek competitive bids for the
purchase of the goods and services.
Chapter 271, Subchapter F "Cooperative Purchasing Program," Tex. Local Gov.
Code Secs. 271.101 - .012, provides that a local government may participate in a
cooperative purchasing program with other local governments or a local
cooperative organization established to provide local governments access to
contracts with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, services, or
equipment.
the City of Georgetown desires to participate with City of Plano in a Cooperative
Purchasing Program.
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WHEREAS; the City of Georgetown has reviewed the benefits of participating in this
program and based on this review has concluded the program will provide the
best value to taxpayers of this municipality through the anticipated savings to be
realized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Georgetown as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes, and that the adoption of this
Resolution is in conformance with the following Century Plan Policy Statements:
13.0 All municipal operations are conducted in an efficient business -like manner and
sufficient financial resources for both current and future needs are provided.
15.0 The City manages its resources in a sound and fiscally conservative manner.
Section 2: The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Georgetown is authorized to execute
the "Interlocal Agreement" attached hereto as "Exhibit A" for the purpose of authorizing the
City of Georgetown to participate with City of Plano in a cooperative Purchasing Program.
Section 3. If any provision of this Resolution or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 4: The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Resolution and the City Secretary to
attest.
Section 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
RESOLVED on the 8th day of January , 2008.
A 1'1'EST:
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Sandra D. Lee 13y: ary Nelon
City Secretary Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Patricia Carls, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION
I certify the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Georgetown on the 8th day of January, 2008.
By:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
Date:
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