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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 22 By: Mayor Kennedy A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MA YOR TO PURCHASE ONE (1) USED FORD TRANSIT VAN THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE PROGRAM, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL PURCHASE A GREEMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the North Olmsted Police Department requests authorization to replace its crime scene/command post vehicle due to its age and condition, upon the recommendation of the fleet manager, and propose to purchase one (1) used Ford Transit 250 Van, from Valley Ford at a price of $32,950, and paid for from the STOP Fund; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to authorize the Mayor to purchase one (1) used Ford Transit 250 Van, together with related police equipment, through the State Purchase Program, as a permitted exception to the competitive bidding procedure that otherwise would be required for such expenditures, and to further authorize the Mayor to execute any documents required for such expenditure, including, subject to approval of the Board of Control, if necessary, a contract with the lowest and best vendor selected among State qualified vendors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to purchase through the State Purchasing Program, which was established by R.C. Section 125.04, and which the City is authorized to participate in pursuant to the City Charter and Resolution No. 87-6, one (1) used Ford Transit 250 Van, and related police equipment for these vehicles, all of which is described in the specifications on file in the Police Department. If necessary to effectuate any such purchase through the State Purchasing Program, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any contract and/or other necessary documents required by the authorized vendor(s), the State of Ohio, or the Charter. Any contract executed by the Mayor shall be in a form and substance consistent with the provisions of this Resolution and be approved by the Director of Law. SECTION 2: That the purchase of and financing for said vehicles shall be through the STOP Fund. SECTION 3: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and further for the reason that it is necessary that this Resolution go into effect immediately to meet the manufacturer's deadline and insure availability during the order period so that Police Department vehicles that are nearing the end of their useful lives can be replaced immediately for the safety of the community, and further provided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all