TOWN STAFF REPORT RECCOMENDATIONS
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Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and take appropriate action (Kyle Flanagan, Deputy Director of Public Works)
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STAFF: Kyle Flanagan, Deputy Director Public Works
BACKGROUND:
The Town of Westlake utilizes interlocal agreements (ILAs) with other governmental entities to procure goods and services at advantageous terms that have been directly negotiated between vendors and other entities. The City of Denton is a reputable government entity that was awarded GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the past 6 years, a Certificate of Distinction from the Government Treasurers of Texas, Five Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller, and follows best practices within their purchasing and bidding practices. No bids for service contracts or purchases can be used unless the contract is still in effect.
DISCUSSION:
Public Works staff has identified the need to pursue moving to an updated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to improve the water system oversite and service to our citizens. The ILA with Denton will allow the Town to use favorable pricing due to the purchasing power of the much larger city. Public Works staff has worked with Prime Controls to ensure that we obtain same or better pricing model as Denton.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact in approving the ILA with the City of Denton but it does increase efficiencies with the Town of Westlake in both purchasing and Public Works operations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with The City of Denton for the Prime Controls contract, as presented.
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS: (Council reads motion)
1) Motion to approve an interlocal agreement with Prime Controls, as presented.
2) Motion to amend with the following stipulations (please state stipulations in motion)
3) Motion to table
4) Motion to deny