HomeMy WebLinkAbout159 - 11/06/2001 - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH OUTDOOR PROMOTIONS, INC. TO PROVIDE ORDINANCE NO. 159, 2001
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH OUTDOOR PROMOTIONS, INC.
TO PROVIDE BUS SHELTERS, BUS BENCHES, AND
ADVERTISING FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
TRANSIT SERVICE FOR 20 YEARS
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2001, the City issued Request for Proposal Number P-793,
regarding providing bus shelters and bus benches and sale of advertising space on same; and
WHEREAS, Outdoor Promotions, Inc., was selected based on its proposal in response to
Request for Proposal Number P-793; and
WHEREAS,the proposed agreement between the City and Outdoor Promotions,Inc.,a copy
of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection and
incorporated herein by this reference (the "Agreement"), is currently in force for an initial period
ending December 31, 2001, with a 20-year extension period commencing January 1,2002, subject
to Council adoption of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement requires Outdoor Promotions, Inc., to provide, install and
maintain bus benches and bus shelters at all approved Transfort bus stops,and sell advertising space
on the benches and shelters; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement establishes the desired form and content of advertising on the
Transfort bus benches and shelters in order to advance the City's objectives of generating revenue
for the Transfort system while maintaining a neutral position on political,religious and ideological
matters, promoting healthful products and services appropriate for citizens of all ages, and to
otherwise further the City's interest in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the capital investment by Outdoor Promotions, Inc., in bus bench and bus
shelter improvements will benefit the City and users of the City's Transfort bus system; and
WHEREAS, providing for a term of 20 years will enhance the ability of Outdoor
Promotions, Inc., and the City to plan and implement a systematic improvement of Transfort bus
stop and bus bench facilities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8-186 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins, no contract
for services shall be made by the Purchasing Agent for a longer period than five years unless
authorized by the City Council by ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Purchasing Agent be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to enter into an
agreement with Outdoor Promotions, Inc. for the provision of bus benches and shelters consistent
with the Agreement.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of
October,A.D. 2001, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of November, A.D. 2001.
Mayor
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 6th day of November, A.D. 2001.
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Mayor :
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City Clerk