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Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE RI~FERENCE SU~BJECT: Approve the pu~'~l-~is-e'~-~l~;I-E I
May 19, 2006 NUMBER Meals for Emergency Preparedness.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Purchasing Division recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of 14,652
MRE Meals from Texas Building Procurement o£ Austin, Texas at a cost of $14,652.
BACKGROUND:
In an effort to prepare for Hurricane season we are recommending purchasing 1221 cases of
MR£'s (meals ready to eat) a cost of $12 per case. This will provide for 14,65;' individual
meals. The City will store these meals until needed during a disaster or emergency situation.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Account number 001-1101-521.29-00 will he used for this purchase.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Acceptance of this recommendation should have no effect on staffing levels.
SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Division recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of MRE
Meals from Texas Building Procurement of Austin, Texas at a cost of $14,652.
Rebecca Underhill
Purchasing Coordinator Director of Finance
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