From
Gary Yakesch
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2016/2017 Lake Parks Fund by appropriating $75,000 for the purchase of a bus; contract with Creative Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of a 20 passenger bus in the amount of $60,709.47 through a national interlocal agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC); and $14,290.53 for after-market graphics and accessories pending satisfactory quotes from after-market vendor(s) to be selected
Presenter
Rick Herold, Director - Parks, Arts, & Recreation Department
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
With the opening of Epic Waters slated for November 2017, and with other city venues such as the Epic, the Farmers Market and the Uptown Theater, the purchase of a 20 passenger van to transport guest from Loyd Park will be an added amenity for guests that will encourage participation at these venues. While a $75,000 request to purchase a 20 passenger bus and after-market grapics/accessories was originally part of our proposed FY18 budget, in order to ensure the bus is onsite and ready for use for Epic Waters opening, staff recommends the purchase of the bus in the amount of $60,709.47 be made from the unobligated fund balance in the Lake Parks Fund (3185); the remaining balance of $14,290.53, will be paid from the unobligated fund balance in the Lake Parks Fund (3185) to apply vinyl marketing wrap(s) and other promotional accessories once the bus is delivered; the after market graphics and accessories will be subject to required purchasing requirements per city policy and the Texas Local Government Code.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing programs with another local governments or local cooperative organizations. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City Of Grand Prairie has master inter...
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