Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fife for Joint Purchase Agreement
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fife for Joint Purchase Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fife for Joint Purchase Agreement.
Staff Contact:
Meliss Maxfield, Director of General Services, Public Works Department, 360.753.8202
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code of Washington permits local governmental agencies to make the most efficient use of their authorities by enabling them to cooperate with other local agencies on a basis of mutual advantage. RCW 39.34.030 authorizes cooperative action, including joint purchases, by two or more governmental entities. This interlocal agreement would allow the City of Olympia and the City of Fife to utilize each other's procurement agreements (for example, fleet purchasing) when it is in our mutual interest.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution and direct the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fife for joint purchasing.
2. Do not approve the resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and City of Fife for joint purchasing.
Financial Impact:
By eliminating duplication of procurement support services and overhead, the costs to each City may be reduced. It can also increase affordability and improve governmental efficiency.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement