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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1990-146 - Authorizing bypassing the formal bidding process for the purchase of used solid waste 411 410 RESOLUTION NO. k,%-/Litp A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING AUTHORIZING (1) BYPASSING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF USED SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT; (2) PURCHASING LATE MODEL, USED EQUIPMENT (WATER TRUCK AND ONE-TON TRUCK) IN THE OPEN MARKET; AND (3) EXECUTION OF THE NECESSARY DOCU- MENTATION BY THE CITY MANAGER. WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Division is in need of a water truck and a one-ton truck for the West Central Landfill; and WHEREAS, staff has recommended the purchase of late model, used equipment, rather than new equipment, as it will not be used on a full-time basis; and WHEREAS , because the equipment is used and in high demand, vendors will not hold equipment for more than two or three days without a substantial deposit; and WHEREAS, the City cannot complete the formal bidding process in a two-to-three day period; and thus cannot take advantage of purchasing late model, used equipment; and WHEREAS , the sum of $61 ,640 is available for said purchase from the 1989 Solid Waste Equipment Financing; and WHEREAS , the equipment proposed to be purchased does not constitute a public works project; and WHEREAS , at the request of the City Manager, Redding Municipal Code Section 4 . 20 .080 (A) (4) authorizes dispensing with �o the bidding process , inasmuch as the equipment proposed to be purchased does not constitute a public works project; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully studied the afore- said matter, and has determined that purchasing late model , used equipment in the open market is in the best interests of the City; and WHEREAS , it has been determined that this matter is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding as follows: 1 . That 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 that the purchase of late model, used equipment (water truck and one-ton truck) be negotiated in the open market in an amount not to exceed $61 ,640 . 3 . That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to oversee said negotiations and purchase, and execute the necessary documentation on behalf of the City of Redding. 4 . That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the signature of the City Manager and to affix the seal to the documentation when appropriate . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of -2- • • the City of Redding on the 3rd day of April , 1990 , and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following 4/5ths vote of Council: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dahl , Fulton, Johannessen, & Buffum NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS : Carter ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None / 1\1 / NCY B� 'UM, Vice/T or City f. Redding ATTEST: ��/j1,,‘ ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk FORM PROVED: RANDALL A. HAYS, ity Attorney -3-