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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:August 22, 2022 N/A Requested By:Cherell Daeumer, Manager Source of Funds: Department:Finance/Purchasing N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: ReportResolutionOrdinance N/A Amount Requested: Exhibits: Interlocal Agreement Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY& RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, of the Texas Government Code government entities may enter into joint contracts and agreements for the performance of governmental functions and services including administrative functions normally associated with the operation of government such as purchasing supplies and services. Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) created one of the first government cooperatives in Texas, which is now called Choice Partners. As a division of a government agency, Choice Partners contracts are awarded by the HCDE governing board of trustees. Interlocal government-to-government agreements are between HCDE and the government entity wishing to use the Choice Partners cooperative contracts. The Interlocal Agreement does offer other services through HCDE, however the City will only utilize the Choice Partners cooperative contracts. All awarded contracts through Choice Partnershave been through a competitively bid process that comply with all State purchasing laws. Staff is requesting approval to enter into anInterlocal Agreement with HCDEto utilize cooperative purchasing contractsthrough Choice Partners. There is currently a contract staff has identifiedto purchase throughChoice Partners, which will be a futureagenda item for consideration. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Authorizethe City Managerto execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education to utilize cooperative contracts through Choice Partners.