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57-R-86 11
A RESOLUTION
Authorization for Participation in
Joint Purchasing Agreements
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference is an organization
representative of municipalities, townships, and other units of local
government, chartered within the State of Illinois and the County of Cook,
pursuant to Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 85, Paragraphs 1601
through 1605 authorizes any governmental unit to purchase personal.property,
supplies and services jointly with other governmental units; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is a governmental unit as defined
in the Illinois Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, arrangements have been made by the Northwest Municipal
Conference staff for possible joint purchase agreements with the State of
Illinois and/or other members of the Northwest Municipal Conference; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston may find it economical.to purchase
goods or services at prices obtained through competetive bidding by the State
of Illinois or by the Northwest Municipal Conference or through negotiations
and/or investigations by the Northwest Municipal Conference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS that the City Manager is hereby authorized
to enter into agreements on behalf of the City of Evanston for joint
purchasing with authorized units of government under the Law, including but
not limited to the State of Illinois, and other municipalities in the
Northwest Municipal Conference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk transmit certified
copies of this resolution to the Purchasing Agent, the State of Illinois
and to the Northwest Municipal Conference office.
ATTEST:
/ City Clerk
Adopted
1 1986
Mayor