HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15665: RFQ FOR DOWNTOWN PAVILIONMemorandum
Ciry of Port Arthur, Texas
Purchasing Division
TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing Manager ~%
DATE: December 9, 2009
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 15665
RECOMMENDATION
The Purchasing Division recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to advertise
for Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for anArchitectural/Engineering firm for renovations to
the downtown pavilion.
BACKGROUND
On November 16, 2009 the EDC Board voted to request qualifications from
Architectural/Engineering firms for renovations to the downtown pavilion.
BUDGETARY AND FISCAL EFFECT
Funds will be allocated from 120-1429-582.59-05.
STAFFING EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
The Purchasing Division recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to advertise
for Request. for Qualifications (RFQs) for anArchitectural/Engineering firm for renovations to
the downtown pavilion.
P. R. N0.15665
12/9/2009 ST
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PUBLISH A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQs) FOR AN
ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING FIRM FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
DOWNTOWN PAVILION LOCATED AT AUSTIN AVE AND PROCTOR
STREET.
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2009 the EDC Board voted to request qualifications from.
Architectural/Engineering firms for the renovation of the downtown pavilion; and
WHEREAS, the EDC has asked the City to manage this project; and
WHEREAS, the EDC and the Finance Department believe that a RFQ process is the
most efficient and. expedient method to accomplish the renovation of the downtown pavilion; and
,WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications needs to be advertised in the local newspaper
pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. .That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur authorizes the issuance of
the Request for Qualifications for renovations of the downtown pavilion.
Section 3. That, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread- upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of December
2009, A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following Vote:
.AYES: Mayor:
Council members:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, City Secretary
APPROVED AS O FORM:
Val Tizeno, Acting ~t Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
APPROVED~AS(~TO FUND~JAILABILITY:
.' . (~'G;~ ~'Y
Deborah Echols, Dir ct of Finance
Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing Manager
PR 15665