AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2024-214R, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Austin which administers the Texas Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative, providing a cooperative purchasing program for goods and services; designating the Purchasing Manager as the official representative of the city for the program; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring effective date.
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Meeting date: November 6, 2024
Department: Finance Department - Jon Locke, Director
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Background Information:
Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, authorizes the City to contract with local governments and agencies of the State of Texas. Additionally, Chapter 271 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes the City to participate in cooperative purchasing programs with other participating local governments or a local cooperative organization.
As such, the City of San Marcos will join the Texas Interlocal Cooperative Program sponsored by the City of Austin. This will enable the...
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