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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DATE.- 3/23198 <br /> ITEM .. E- <br /> Department ® Section: <br /> �.� Organizational Business <br /> Item Description: ,Joint Purchasing Agreement with the University of Minnesota. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> The City currently has Joint Purchasing Agreements with Ramsey County, Hennepin <br /> County, and the state of Minnesota. The Agreements permit the City to purchase supplies <br /> and services from the other agencies' contracts. This is advantageous to the City because: <br /> other agencies} through larger volume purchases, are able to obtain lover prices <br /> than the City purchasing by itself. <br /> it eliminates the need, for certain purchases, to prepare specifications and a <br /> variety of staff work involved in the purchasing process. <br /> The University of Minnesota also permits other government agencies to participate in their <br /> purchasing program. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPLICATIoNs <br /> There is no cost to participate in joint purchasing with the University. <br /> STAFF RE oMMENDATIO[Vs <br /> It is recommended the Council approve the Joint Purchasing Agreement. <br /> COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> Motion authorizing the Mayor and city Manager to sign the ,Joint Purchasing Agreement <br /> with the University of Minnesota for the purchasing of services and supplies. <br />