AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-123R, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Plano, Texas, to enable each City to utilize vendors for goods and services under contracts procured by the other; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 6, 2019
Department: Finance Department - Heather Hurlbert, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $0
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): ☒ Not Applicable
Master Plan: N/A
Background Information:
The City is authorized by the Local Government Code, Chapter 271, and by the “Interlocal Cooperation Act”, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, to participate in cooperative purchasing programs to increase efficiency and effectiveness of local government procurement and contracting.
The City of Plano has awarded a contract for Annual Medical Evaluations for Plano Fire-Rescue to Life Extension Clinics, Inc., DBA Life Scan Wellness Centers of Tampa, Florida. The City of San Marcos Fire Department would also like to utilize this contract for Annual Medical Evaluations for the City’s Fire/EMS staff. In order for the City of San Marcos to utilize the City of Plano agreement, the City of San Marcos must enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Plano and obtain City Council approval for the interlocal agreement.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of an interlocal agreement between the City of San Marcos and the City of Plano to allow mutual access to contracts held by both municipalities.