DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Charles N. Hood
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Ratifying agreements and expenditures for emergency procurement to provide assistance to various Texas governmental entities during the Hurricane Harvey response.
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes ratification of 10 agreements needed by the City of San Antonio to respond to Hurricane Harvey. The total cost of expenses is $653,594.00. The costs are reimbursable by the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On August 23, 2017, in preparation of Hurricane Harvey which was expected to cause catastrophic flooding and destruction, the State of Texas requested the City to establish emergency shelters for Hurricane Harvey evacuees. On August 24, 2017 a local state of disaster was declared for the City of San Antonio and all Suburban Cities in Bexar County, pursuant to Chapter 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code.
The City made purchases and entered into agreements in response to the State's request. This RFCA authorizes the ratification and payment of these expenses associated with Hurricane Harvey Response. The City expects to receive 100% reimbursement of the expenses from the State of Texas. According to Administrative Directive 1.6 titled Purchasing Procedures Section IV Procedures for Emergency Purchases all emergency purchases costing more than $50,000 must be ratified by the City Council.
(1) A lease agreement with the Port Authority of San Antonio for the emergency use of the property located at 333 Morris Witt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78226, for sheltering hurricane evacuees for a cost of $5.00.
(2) A lease agreement with the Port Authority of San Antonio for the emergency use of the property located 391 Industrial Park Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226 for sheltering hurricane evacuees for a cost of $5.00.
(3) A lease agreement with the LCG Stout Drive, LLC for the emergency use of property lo...
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