HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 131-02RESOLUTION NO. 1[ 3~"0~
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT RAISING THE DAKTRONICS
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER SIGN ON TRUXTUN AVENUE
AT CENTENNIAL GARDEN ARENA CANNOT BE REASONABLY
OBTAINED THROUGH THE USUAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DISPENSE WITH
BIDDING THEREOF, NOT TO EXCEED $37,500.
WHEREAS, the existing Daktronics electronic message center sign was installed with
the construction of Centennial Garden Arena; and
WHEREAS, the trees along Truxtun Avenue in front of the Arena were planted at the
same time; and
WHEREAS, said trees have now grown to a height that obstructs the wew of the sign;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the sign can be raised to a height that will
provide visibility above the trees; and
WHEREAS, the City waives the height limit for this sign, and
WHEREAS, City Neon Sign Systems originally installed the sign manufactured by
Daktronics, and whereas City Neon is the authorized distributor of Daktronics, they can perform
the work to raise the sign while still maintaining the electronic warranty on the sign; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has determined, and has recommended the Council
find, that the raising of the Daktronics electronic message center sign can only be obtained
from one vendor, City Neon Sign Systems, because they installed the sign, they are the
authorized distributor for Daktronics, and there performance of this work will not effect the
warranty on the sign, and has recommended that this Council authorize dispensing with bidding
requirements in accordance with subsection D.2. of Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
follows:
1. The above-recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The Council hereby finds that raising the Daktronics electronic message center sign
can only be reasonably obtained from one vendor, City Neon Sign Systems, because they are
an authorized distributor, they constructed the original sign and they can maintain the warranty.
3. The sign has weathered and needs to be repainted at this time.
4. The Finance Director is authorized to dispense with bidding therefor and to negotiate
the raising and painting of the sign, not to exceed $37,500.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on JUL 3 ! 2~'~ by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Member Benham, Carson, Couch, Hanson, Maggard, Salvaggio, Sullivan
Council Member ~
Council Member ~
Council Member
CITY CLERK AND E/o.,~FFICIO of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
VICE-MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
City Attorne/y~/
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