Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GAMETIME FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: As part of the 2015 replacement budget, The Parks Department has obtained US Communities government program pricing for the purchase of playground equipment and wishes to secure pricing and place the equipment order.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
As per the 2015 approved Parks Department budget, Parks Department has solicited pricing for new playground equipment. The equipment will be purchased through the GameTime Company utilizing the US Communities government program pricing. The newly purchased equipment will replace existing equipment within the Parks Department.
Timing Considerations
An order must be placed no later than November 15, 2015, to secure current pricing; therefore an emergency clause has been included in this Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement (Contract #040376) with GameTime, C/O David Williams & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 3315, Alliance, Ohio 44601 for the purchase of replacement playground equipment in the amount of $29,010.59.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Asst. City Manager
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director