HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 02-47 Authorizing the Acquisition of an Ambulance and Associated EquipmentTOWN OF WESTLAKE
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE FINDING AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY REGARDING THE PROVISION OF AN AMBULANCE AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE
COMPLETION OF SAID ACQUISITION.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake commenced the operation of the Town of
Westlake Fire Department during May of 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake Fire Department was subsequently lent certain fire
apparatus necessary to provide emergency fire services to the Town of Westlake; and
WHEREAS, based on the scope of services provided and the geographic limits of the
Town of Westlake service area, the Town of Westlake Fire Department must obtain an ambulance
and all associated equipment as soon as possible, and
WHEREAS, due to circumstances beyond the Town's control, the acquisition of an
ambulance was not timely commenced; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen finds and concludes that an emergency exists that
requires the immediate appropriation of funds to preserve the property of the Town, to protect the
public health and safety of the Town's residents and to preserve the safety of the Town and its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Town Manager's staff has sought and received comparable estimates.
for the ambulance; and
WHEREAS, this emergency obligates the Town of Westlake to acquire an ambulance
in the most efficient, economical manner, the Board of Aldermen finds and concludes that the
citizens are best served by the Town completing such work without the necessity of accepting
competitive bids pursuant to Chapter 2.52, Texas Local Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That all matters in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are
incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: An emergency is hereby declared for the acquisition of an ambulance and
all associated equipment.
SECTION 3: That the Town Manager, or his designee, is authorized and directed to
enter into an agreement for the acquisition of an ambulance, with all associated equipment, in an
amount not to exceed $140,000.00. Any actions previously taken by the Town Manager in the
undertaking of this project are hereby ratified and approved.
SECTION 4: This resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER. 2002.
ATTEST:
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Ginge C��ro swy, Town Se retary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L. 6tW bno , Town Attorney
Scott Bra ey, Mayor
Trent O. Petty Town MAnager