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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1996-2129 . . ORDINANCE NO. 96-2129 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY OF SEABROOK, FOR THE CITY OF SEABROOK TO PURCHASE FROM THE CITY OF LA PORTE CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS, GOODS OR SERVICES WHICH THE CITY OF LA PORTE IS CURRENTLY PURCHASING FOR ITSELF; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking descr ibed in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the pUblic at the City Hall of the ci ty for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject '. matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. . ORDINANCE NO. 96-2129 . PASSED AND APPROVED, this 12th day of August, 1996. ATTEST: ~ ~L. " Sue Lenes, City Secretary APD2~~~ Knox W. Askins, ' City Attorney By: Z OF LA POR~ ~A~~ rman L. a on , Mayor PAGE 2 e . . STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS ~ ~ ~ INTERLOCAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT This INTERLOCAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, TEX.RIVCIV.STAT.ANN. art. 4413 (32c), by and between the City of La Porte, a municipal corporation located in Harris County, La Porte, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "La Porte," and City of Seabrook, hereinafter referred to as the "Purchasing Government," having its principal place of business at P.O, Box 539, Seabrook, Texas 77586. WITNESSETH; WHEREAS, the purchasing Government desires to purchase certain governmental administrative functions, goods or services which La Porte is currently purchasing for itself; and WHEREAS, La Porte hereby agrees to perform the scope of services outlined in Article 5 as herein specified in accordance with the agreement; NOW THEREFORE, La Porte and the Purchasing Government do hereby agree as follows: I Leaal Authoritv The Purchasing Government warrants and assures La Porte that it possesses adequate legal authority to enter into this agreement. The Purchasing Government's governing body has authorized the signatory official (s) to enter into this Agreement and bind the Purchasing Government to the terms of this Agreement and any subsequent amendments hereto. II Applicable Laws La Porte and the Purchasing Government agree to conduct all activities under this Agreement in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, ordinances and laws in effect or promulgated during the term of this Agreement. III Whole Aareement The Interlocal Agreement and attachments, as provided herein, constitute the complete Agreement between the parties hereto, and supersedes any and all oral and e e . written agreements between the parties relating to matters herein, Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement cannot be modified without written consent of the parties. IV Performance Period The period of this Interlocal Agreement shall be for the balance of fiscal year of the Purchasing Government which begins July 16, 1996 and ends July 16, 1997. This contract shall thereafter automatically be renewed annually for each succeeding fiscal year. La Porte or the Purchasing Government may cancel this Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party to this Agreement. The obligations of the Purchasing Government shall survive such cancellation, as well as any other obligation incurred under this Agreement, until performed or discharged by the Purchasing Government. V Scope of Services The purchasing Government appoints La Porte ,its true and lawful purchasing agent for the bidding of certain materials and services, as enumerated through the submission of a duly executed purchase hereunder shall be in accordance with specifications established by La Porte. The materials and services shall be procured in accordance with procedures governing competitive bidding by La Porte. La Porte shall add Purchasing Government's name, quantity requested, and delivery address to its bid documents. Purchasing Government will order directly from the vendor awarded the bid. Ownership (title) of material purchased shall transfer directly from the vendor to the Purchasing Government. VI Pavments The Purchasing Government shall make its purchases of the bid materials and service directly from vendor, and shall pay vendor for all purchases it makes. La Porte does not assume any responsibility or liability to pay for materials or services included in the bid for the benefit of the Purchasing Government. . e VII Chances and Amendments Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement which are required by, changes in Federal and State law or regulations are automatically incorporated into this Agreement without written amendment hereto, and shall become effective on the date designated by such law or regulation. VIII Termination Procedures Either La Porte or the Purchasing Government may cancel or terminate this Agreement upon thirty (3D) days written notice by certified mail to the other party. In the event of such termination prior to completion of any purchase provided for herein, such termination shall not preclude Purchasing from completing its purchases from the vendors selected by bid under this Agreement. IX Severability All parties agree that should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not effect any other term of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect. X Force Maieure To the extent that either party to this Agreement shall be wholly or partially prevented from the performance within the term specified of any obligation or duty placed on such party by reason of or through strikes, stoppage of labor, riot, fire, flood, acts of war, insurrection, accident, judgment, act of God, or specific cause reasonably beyond the party's control and not attributable to its neglect or nonfeasance, in such event, the time for the performance of such obligation or duty shall be suspended until such disability to perform is removed. Determination of force majeure shall rest solely with La Porte. XI Venue Venue and jurisdiction of any suit, or cause of action arising under or in connection with the Agreement shall lie exclusively in Harris County, Texas. . e '. XII Indemnity and Reasonable Expectation by La Porte of Uninterrupted Flow of Service From Insituform Corp. Purchasing Government indemnifies and holds La Porte harmless from any claims, demands or causes of action against La Porte, arising out of any purchases made or attempted by Purchasing Government pursuant to this agreement. Reference is here made to a letter dated August 7, 1996 from Insituform Corp. assuring La Porte that, notwithstanding the addition of Purchasing Government to this source contract for Insituform services, said City shall continue to enjoy the uninterrupted and unimpeded full measure of its reasonable expectancies under the contract between La Porte and Insituform Corp., for repair of damaged or deteriorated sewer line, as needed, under what at one time was and mayor may not still be a continuing sole source contract for such services dated the 16th day of July, 1996. La Porte is relying upon that representation in agreeing to assist Purchasing Government. Purchasing Government shall, if necessary, cancel, delay or reduce its purchase in order for La Porte to enjoy its normal and reasonable contractual expectation, but neither city is or shall be a guarantor of Insituform Corp. 's contractual performance. THIS INSTRUMENT SIGNED, in duplicate, this the 12th day of August, 1996. By: n Bosone ayor, CITY OF SEABROOK CITY OF LA PORTE BY:~~~ , orman L. Malone, Mayor~ '., .: ':' . ..;:;......~~.I.::- ~ '. . . " . j ATTEST: By: ~~ Sue Lenes, City Secretary