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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 02-48 Authorizing Aquisition of a Pumper Apparatus and Associated EquipmentTOWN OF WESTLAKE RESOLUTION NO. 02-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE FINDING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY REGARDING THE PROVISION OF A PUMPER APPARATUS 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, 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 a pumper and all associated equipment as soon as possible, 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 pumper and associated equipment; and WHEREAS, this emergency obligates the Town of Westlake to acquire a pumper and all associated equipment in the most efficient, economical manner, and 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 252, 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 a pumper 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 a pumper, with all associated equipment, in an amount not to exceed $215,000.00. Any actions previously taken by the Town Manager in the undertaking of this project, and the construction of a fire apparatus storage building are hereby ratified and approved. SECTION 4: This resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2002. ATTEST: Ginger rosswy, Town retary APPROVED AS TO FORM: s''Z ` L. �on L��Towp-Attorney Scott Bradley, Mayor Trent O. Petty, Town'rManager