DATE: August 31, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Vernon Gerth, ACA Community & Economic Development
David Park, CIP Executive, City Engineer
Paul Holzen, Engineering Director
Lisa Clayton, Parks Director
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Consideration Of Resolution 2014-71, A Resolution To Authorize The City Administrator Or The City Administrator’s Designee To Execute Master Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, Right Of Way Certifications, Project Certifications, Utility Agreements, And Any Amendments Thereto With Outside Utility Districts On Behalf Of The Board Of Mayor And Alderman Without First Seeking Approval From The Board Of Mayor And Aldermen (08/27/15 CIC 3-0).
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Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning a resolution to authorize the City Administrator or the City Administrator’s designee to execute master agreements, cooperative agreements, right-a-way certifications, project certifications, utility agreements, and any amendments thereto with outside utility districts on behalf of the Board of Mayor and Alderman without first seeking approval from the Board of Mayor and Alderman.
Background
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on February 14, 2012 approved Resolution 2012-05, authorized the City Administrator to enter into agreements on behalf the City for the purchase of goods and services, including offers or intent to offer in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less without seeking prior approval from the Board of Mayor and Alderman. The City has facilities that require various utility service agreements with outside utility districts or cooperatives in order to complete the construction, alteration, or installation of the facility and to be able to place the facility into operation. However, various departments have a need to execute master agreements, program supplemental agreements, cooperative agreements, right-of-way certifications, project certifications, and other similar agreements need to be executed or eliminated before approved funds can be claimed or paid.
Financial Impact
Authorize the City Administrator or his/her designee to enter into agreements on behalf the City for the purchase of goods and services, including offers or intent to offer in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less without seeking prior approval from the Board of Mayor and Alderman.
Recommendationec
Approval of the proposed resolution (Resolution 2014-71) is recommended.