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Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: Procurement ACM: Cassey Ogden DATE: April 4, 2023 SUBJECT Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Longview, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Longview and City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8208 – award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Longview). INFORMATION/BACKGROUND Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code authorizes respective participating governments to enter into agreements for the purchase of goods and services. The attached agreement is an authorization for the City of Denton to participate in contracts awarded by the City of Longview and for the City of Longview to participate in contracts awarded by the City of Denton. The contract will remain in effect until terminated by either party. This Agreement will allow both entities to utilize contracts for goods and services competitively solicited by the other party to the contract. The solicitation process followed by both entities meets all statutory procurement requirements per Local Government Code 271.102. Upon approval of the Agreement, the City of Longview intends to utilize the City of Denton’s RFP 7521 TASPP Reimbursements. Section 791 of the Government Code requires that all Cooperative Agreements must be authorized by the governing body, regardless of the dollar amount. RECOMMENDATION Award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Longview for various goods and services. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS City of Longview Longview, TX City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT This Agreement is effective upon approval by the City of Denton and will remain in effect until terminated by either party. FISCAL INFORMATION Each future acquisition, based on the Agreement, will follow the City of Denton fiscal verification policy and be charged to the appropriate budget account. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement Respectfully submitted: Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100 Purchasing Manager For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100. Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.