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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO: Brian McDougal, City Manager
FROM: Sue Polka, P. E., Public Works Director
DATE: March 25, 2015
SUBJECT: P.R. 18928—Cell More Communications Blanket Increase
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18928 authorizing an
increase to Blanket Purchase Order No. 183019 by $6,856.00 for the monthly monitoring of the
City's GPS Fleet Tracking System with Cell More Communications.
BACKGROUND:
The authorized amount under this contract needs to be increased to process invoices for the
services provided City's GPS system.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are provided in the Public Works Administration Motor Vehicle Maintenance GPS
Service Cost account no. 001-1201-531.43-01.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18928 authorizing an
increase to Blanket Purchase Order No. 183019 by $6,856.00 for the monthly monitoring of the
City's GPS Fleet Tracking System with Cell More Communications.
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P.R. 18928
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER NO. 183019 BY $6,856.00 FOR CELL MORE
COMMUNICATIONS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE
MONTHLY MONITORING OF THE CITY'S GPS FLEET
TRACKING. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PUBLIC WORKS
ACCOUNT NO. 001-1201-531.43-01.
WHEREAS, the City's fleet equipment receives GPS tracking and diagnostic reports for
proper maintenance; and,
WHEREAS, per Resolution 14-188, the City entered into an agreement with Cell More
Communications for monitoring the GPS Fleet Tracking System; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division issued Blanket Purchase Order No. 183019 in the
amount of$66,000 for this service; and,
WHEREAS, a current and projected invoice from Cell More Communications has been
submitted and will be submitted prior to the expiration of the contract that exceeds the Blanket
Purchase Order balance; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT,the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby approves an increase to the
existing blanket order by $6,856.00 to cover the cost of the City's GPS Fleet Tracking System
with Cell More Communications; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes and the City
Council.
P.R. 18928
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READ,ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2015 at
a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
1/0/e
Val Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
Brian McDougal Deborah Echols, CPA
City Manager Direct of Finance
Sue Polka, P.E. S awna Tubbs, CPPO
Director of Public Works Purchasing Manager