Resolution 13935CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13935
AUTHORIZING OPEN MARKET PURCHASE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3 -15 OF THE ALAMEDA CITY CHARTER FOR
RUBBERIZED SIDEWALK
WHEREAS, there are a number of locations within the City of
Alameda which have existing tree root problems; and
WHEREAS, the installation of Rubberized Sidewalks at these
locations will enable the City to do periodic tree root trimming without breaking
out concrete sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, there are funds available to purchase Rubberized
Sidewalks from the Recycled Product Purchase Grant; and
WHEREAS, the utilization of Rubberized Sidewalk will have a
positive impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, Section 3 -15 of the City Charter provides that the City
Council, by four affirmative votes, can authorize an Open Market purchase if it
determines that materials for the improvement can be purchased at a lower
price in the open market; and
WHEREAS, the rubberized sidewalk product is a sole source
product available only from a single manufacturer, Rubberized Sidewalks, Inc.,
and therefore an open market purchase of this product from the sole source
provider will effectively be the "lowest price" available.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Alameda hereby authorizes, by four affirmative votes, the open
market purchase of Rubberized Sidewalk for the installation of Rubberize
Sidewalk at various locations within the City of Alameda.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in the regular meeting of the City
Council on the 21st day of March, 2006, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese
and Mayor Johnson - 4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Counci r Daysog - 1
ABSTENTIONS: None.
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IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City
this 22nd day of March, 2006.
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Lara Weisiger, City Clercj
City of Alameda