HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 91-311 - Authorize bypass of formal bidding process, purchase xerox reproduction equipment for Redding Police Dept RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
AUTHORIZING: (1) BYPASS OF THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS;
(2) THE PURCHASE OF XEROX REPRODUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR
THE REDDING POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND (3) EXECUTION OF THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION BY THE MAYOR.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redding has
determined that a true and very real need exists for the purchase
of reproduction equipment for the Redding Police Department; and
WHEREAS, recent market surveys by City staff found Xerox to
offer competitive prices; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of Xerox copiers for the Police
Department will provide for standardization of equipment within
City offices, and provide cost savings on toner, paper, and other
supplies through volume purchases; and
WHEREAS, Xerox also provides 24-hour maintenance service,
which is critical for a police agency; and
WHEREAS, the equipment proposed to be purchased, as more
particularly described in the letter from Combs Office Products
Inc. dated July 25, 1991, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference, does not constitute a public works project; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the City Manager, upon approval
by City Council, Redding Municipal Code Section 4 . 20 . 080 (A) ( 4)
authorizes dispensing with the bidding process, inasmuch as the
equipment proposed to be purchased does not constitute a public
works project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City purchase the Xerox
equipment itemized in the attached letter; and
WHEREAS, City Council has carefully studied the aforesaid
matter, and has determined that said recommendation is in the
best interests of the City; and
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WHEREAS, it has been determined that this matter is cate-
gorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environ-
mental Quality Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Redding as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2 . That, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section
4.20 . 080(A) ( 4) , the formal bidding process be bypassed, and the
City purchase the Xerox equipment itemized on the attached letter
dated July 25, 1991, in the amount of $19,363 . 98.
3 . The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to execute and deliver any and all papers,
instruments, and other documents, and to do or cause to be done
any and all other acts and things necessary or proper for
carrying out this Resolution and any paperwork relating thereto.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Redding on the 6th day of August , 1991, and was duly
adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Buffum, Fulton & Moss
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dahl
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Charlie Moss, Vice Mayor
City of Redding
ATTEST: FO PPROVED:
ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk RA DALL A. HAYS, City Attorney
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