HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Automated Train Horn Equipment RESOLUTION NO. 99-441
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF
FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED TRAIN HORN EQUIPMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Staff believes that the purchasing policy should be waived to purchase the new
automated train horn equipment from Railroad Controls Limited of Fort Worth, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, this is a single source supplier, and the company has proven to be very
responsive to equipment and problem needs; and,
WHEREAS,with this purchase,the supplier will also furnish the equipment upgrades at the
Scholl Road, North Dakota Avenue, and Hazel Avenue crossings at no cost to "fix" operating
problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of formal bidding procedures is hereby approved, and the City is authorized to
purchase automated train horn equipment from Railroad Controls Limited of Fort Worth, Texas.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of November, 1999.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Quirmbach
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of November, 1999.