HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 5958: 3510 LAKE ARTHUR DRIVEMemorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Purchasing Division
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing Manager
DATE: November 21, 2008
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance No. 5958
RECOMMENDATION
The Purchasing Manager recommends the City Council to reject the bid for the sale of
the property located at 3510 Lake Arthur Drive, Port Arthur, Texas (Lot 7 Block 3, The
Pazk at Lake Arthur).
BACKGROUND
The Purchasing Division advertised in the Port Arthur News on October 26, 2008 and
November 2, 2008 and bids were opened onNovember 19, 2008. We received one bid
from Came Davis. Per the bid specifications the minimum bid amount allowed was
$75,000. Ms. Davis's bid of $66,000 failed to meet specifications. Therefore, it is
recommended that the bid be rejected. It is also recommended that the Council authorize
the Purchasing Division to re-advertise for the sale of said property.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY
The Purchasing Manager recommends to the City Council the rejection of the bid for the
sale of the property located at 3510 Lake Arthur Drive, Port Arthur, Texas (Lot 7 Block
3, The Park at Lake Arthur) for failure to meet the minimum bid specifications.
Additionally, it is also recommended that the City Council authorize a professional
services contact with Mrs. Lou Richard for mazketing of the property, prior to the next
bid opening.
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P.O. N0.5958
11/21/08 DF
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE
SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3510
LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE, PORT.. ARTHUR,
TEXAS
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division was authorized to advertise for bids to sell
the property located at 3510 Lake Arthur Drive, Port Arthur, Texas (Lot 7 Block 3, The
Pazk at Lake Arthur); and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing division advertised in the Port Arthur News on
October 26, 2008 and November2, 2008; and
WHEREAS, bids were opened on November 19, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City received one bid from Came Davis in the amount of
$66,000; and
WHEREAS, in the bid packet the Specifications indicated that the minimum bid
was $75,000; and
WHEREAS, the bid from Carrie Davis in the amount of $66,000 did not meet
City's Specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Council still deems it in the best interest of the City to sell
the property located at 3510 Lake Arthur; therefore, it authorizes the Purchasing Division
to advertise for bids.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
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Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council rejects the bid for the sale of property,
(Lot 7 Block 3, The Pazk at Lake Arthur), located at 3510 Lake Arthur Drive, Port
Arthur,. Texas.
Section 3. ThaYthe City Council further authorizes the Purchasing Division to
re-advertise for bids for said property with a minimum bid of $
Section 4. That in order to expedite the sale of said property, the City Council
authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services contract with Mrs. Lou
Richard to further market the property prior to the next bid opening in an amount-not to
exceed $2,500.
Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of December, 2008,
A. D., at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote:
AYES:
Council members:
NOES:
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mark Sokolow, City A rney p~.~
APPROVED FOR ADMIlVISTRATION:
Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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