Title
Resolution - A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Midlothian for the Purpose of Cooperative Purchase of Goods, Products and/or Services
Requested Action
City Council to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Midlothian for the purpose of cooperative purchase of goods, products, and/or services.
Recommendation
Approval of the Interlocal Agreement
Description/History
The City of Mansfield and the City of Midlothian wish to enter into this agreement pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code which is referred to as the Interlocal Cooperation Act. The standard agreement sets forth the terms and conditions upon which the City of Mansfield and the City of Midlothian may purchase various goods and services commonly utilized by each party.
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. The main focus of this interlocal agreement will be the purchase of emergency medical supplies for the Fire Department. Several municipalities will join together in order to increase the buying power for emergency medical supplies.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Troy Lestina, Director of Finance; 817-276-4258