13-51 - RTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 13-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE TOWN'S PURCHASING AGENT
TO DETERMINE THE BEST METHOD OF PROCUREMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
LIMITATIONS AS REFERENCED HEREIN; MAKING FINDINGS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper is a home -rule municipal corporation duly organized
under the laws of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Section 252.021(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended,
provides, in part, that "[t]he governing body of a municipality that is considering using a method
other than competitive sealed bidding must determine before notice is given the method of
purchase that provides the best value for the municipality" and "may delegate, as appropriate,
its authority under this subsection to a designated representative"; and
WHEREAS, that same section of the Texas Local Government Code further provides
that "[i]f the competitive sealed proposals requirement applies to the contract, the municipality
shall consider the criteria described by Section 252.043(b) [of the Texas Local Government
Code] and the discussions conducted under Section 252.042 [of the Texas Local Government
Code] to determine the best value for the municipality"; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council to delegate such authority to the Town 's
Purchasing Agent, and to direct the Purchasing Agent to determine the best method of
procurement of goods and services, excluding alternative construction methods referenced in
Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, for the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
All of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the
body of this Resolution as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2
The Town Council hereby delegates to and authorizes the Town's Purchasing Agent to
determine the best method of procurement of goods and services, excluding alternative
construction methods referenced in Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, for the
Town.
SECTION 3
This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013.
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Ray S it , Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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