Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing of Goods, Products, and/or Services by and between the City of Mansfield and the City of Celina; Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute any Documents Necessary to Implement this Resolution; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Declaring an Effective Date
Requested Action
City Council to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Celina for the purpose of cooperative purchase of goods, products, and/or services.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Interlocal Agreement.
Description/History
The City of Mansfield and the City of Celina wish to enter into this agreement pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, which is referred to as the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and Subchapter F of Chapter 271 of the Texas Local Government Code. The standard agreement sets forth the terms and conditions upon which the City of Mansfield and the City of Celina may purchase various goods and services commonly utilized by each party. Whenever local governments purchase goods and services under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, or under Subchapter F of Chapter 271 of the Texas Local Government Code, the requirement to seek competitive bidding for said goods and services is satisfied.
Justification
Participation in an interlocal agreement will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of the City of Mansfield through the anticipated savings to be realized and is of mutual concern to the contracting parties.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Troy Lestina, 817-276-4258