HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-100 Authorizing the Purchase of a Tannenbaum Tree Through Manneco INCRESOLUTION NO. R-2023-100
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TANNENBAUM TREE
THROUGH MANNECO INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,500.00
WHEREAS, the City is in need of a 28' Tannenbaum Tower Christmas Tree to replace
the 28' tree purchased in 2009; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 135.070.13 authorizes the City to extend a contract to a
vendor for the purchase of goods or services without utilizing the competitive bidding
procedures when, in the opinion of the Board of Aldermen, the contract would be in the best
interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen finds that Sections 135.070.13 is applicable under
these circumstances, at the July 5, 2023 Board of Aldermen meeting, and that it is in the best
interest of the City to purchase the needed Christmas tree from Manneco, Inc., 600 S. Cottage
Street, Independence, Missouri 64050.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Board of Aldermen approves the quote from Manneco, Inc., a copy of which
is attached hereto, in an amount not to exceed $38,500.00, and authorizes the purchase of the tree
described therein; and
FURTHER THAT the Mayor, the City Administrator, and other appropriate City
officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary or
convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution and to execute and deliver
for and on behalf of the City all certificates, instruments, agreements and other documents, as
may be necessary or convenient to perform all matters herein authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri, the <87-f' day of 2023.
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AGENDA DATE: 07-18-2023
TO: Mayor and Board of Aldermen
FROM: Tom Wooddell, Public Works Director
RE: Purchase Approval for a 28' Tannenbaum Tower Christmas Tree
BACKGROUND: Funding to purchase a replacement Tannenbaum Tree was included in the 2023-
2024 budget. The Tannenbaum Tree will be purchased through a sole source vendor Manneco Inc.
The Welcome Plaza was specifically designed to accommodate this tree. At the Board of Alderman
meeting on 07/05/2023 this information was presented, and the board made a general consensus to
unanimously move forward with the purchase of the tree. A resolution to formalize this purchase will
be presented for approval at the 07/18/2023 meeting.
BUDGETARY IMPACT: The adopted 2023-2024 fiscal budget included $50,000.00 for the purchase
of the Tannenbaum Tree. The total cost of the tree is $38,500.00. including all decorations and
freight.