CC Resolution No. 1361-2 2594
RESOI UrION NO. 1361
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING ACTION PRESERVING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY TO
SAVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code provides broad authority for Texas local
governments to cooperate in the provision of governmental services; and
WHEREAS,purchasing is a governmental service;and
WHEREAS, cities, counties, independent school districts and special districts have used this
authority extensively for many years to save staff time and taxpayer dollars;and
WHEREAS, more than 850 local governments participate in the Houston-Galveston Area Council
cooperative purchasing program to purchase, among other products,motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Motor Vehicle Division and its Board are actively seeking to restrict or end
voluntary local government cooperation in purchasing motor vehicles through the Houston-Galveston Area
Council;NOW THEREFORE
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, supports continued local
government ability to cooperate in all public purchasing programs, including vehicle purchases.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, requests the Texas Municipal
League to support legislation to clarify and reaffirm the authority of local governments to cooperate in
purchasing motor vehicles.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City
Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the I P day of August, 1998.
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PETE C. ALFARO, Mayor
ATTEST: -
EILEEN P. HALL,City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ACIO RAMIREZ, SR.,C ty ttorney
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