ORD 1993-38 - CO - Notice (Cab-Chassis, Garbage Truck - Street Sweeper) 11-30-1993C`' r4 G or
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -38
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO
BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION FOR A 1994 CAB AND CHASSIS FOR ASPHALT
DISTRIBUTOR, A 1994 DIESEL POWERED FRONT LOADING
GARBAGE TRUCK, AND A SELF PROPELLED STREET SWEEPER;
AND MAKING VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS The City has previously authorized bidding and issuance of certificates of
obligation for a self propelled street sweeper; and
WHEREAS The City desires to reject the bids for the self propelled street sweeper, re -bid the
project, and authorize bids on additional items;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1: The bids previously received for a self propelled street sweeper are rejected.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be published a
notice to bidders and notice to issue Certificates of Obligation in substantially the
following form:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Huntsville, Texas, is now accepting sealed
bids for the below listed items. Bids for these items will be received in the City Council
Chambers at 1212 Avenue M, at which time bids will be opened. The following lists these items
and the dates and times for bid opening.
Bid 94 -5 - 1994 Cab and Chassis for Asphalt Distributor
10:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 1993
Bid 94 -4 - 1994 Diesel Powered Front Loading Garbage Truck
10:30 a.m., Monday, December 20, 1993
Bid 94 -7 - Self Propelled Street Sweeper
11:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 1993
The City Council tentatively proposes to let contracts for such purposes and to authorize issuance
of Certificates of Obligation, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this notice, at its
November 30, 1993 meeting or at a subsequent meeting of the City Council in City Hall.
Copies of specifications are on file and may be obtained or examined at the office of the
Purchasing Department at City Hall at 1212 Avenue M.
The City reserves the right to accept any bid deemed most advantageous, including alternates,
to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality.
It is the intention of the City to pay all or any part of any contractual obligations to be incurred
for such purchases by the issuance of Certificates of Obligation of the City pursuant to Texas
Local Government Code Chapter 271 and payable from City ad valorem taxes, in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of $35, 000 for Bid 94 -5, $130,000 for Bid 94 -4, and $30,000 for
Bid 94 -7, bearing interest at a rate not in excess of that prescribed by Texas Revised Civil
Statutes Article 717k -2, and maturing over a period of years not to exceed 20 years from the date
thereof. The successful bidders will be required to accept a Certificate of Obligation in payment
of all or any part of the contract price. The City Council has made provisions for each
contractor to sell and assign the Certificate of Obligation and each bidder is required to elect
whether the contractor will accept the Certificate in payment of all or a part of the contract
price, or assign the Certificate in accordance with such arrangements.
SECTION 3: The notice set forth in Section 2 shall be published once a week for two (2)
consecutive weeks in the Huntsville Item, a paper that is of general circulation in
the City of Huntsville and that has been duly designated as the official newspaper
of the City. The date of first publication shall not be less than fourteen (14) days
prior to the date set in the notice for the receipt and opening of bids by the City.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect immediately after
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 30th day of November, 1993.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Danna Welter, City Secretary
OVE S TO FORM:
Slott Bounds, City Attorney
W. H. Hodges, Mayor