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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 HM'1'c�M ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 6th day of November, A.D. 2001. r Mayor : TTEST': City Clerk