2008/06/25 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

June 25.2008 Council Member Gipson brought forth a concern that a secondary tow yard was ten miles outside the city limits. President Nielsen questioned whether if the council's action were amended to state that ft is to authorize the city attorney's of0ce to negotiate a contract consistent with the proposal and authorize the Mayor to execute it,would that allow additional protections to make sure that the contract as ultimately prepared did contain all of the requirements In the RFP?City Attorney Iles answered yes. President Nielsen requested testimony from the protestor and the public. No one responded. Moved by Council Member Olson,seconded by Council Member Afiholter to make a friendly amendment to reject the bid protest and award Request for Proposal 2007-013 for vehicle Impoundment and related services to Inter-County Tnwing,authorize the City Attorney's Office to negotiate a contract consistent with the proposal submitted by Inter-County and authorize the Mayor to execute it. Council Member Stonecipher stated that as a member of the Public Safety Committee she has been working on this for over a year.In the pest the prices being churged to citizens were exceedingly high.Citizens expect the city to do something. As we go N one contact with one • contract operator it makes economic sense that the price per unit will go down. Council Member Gipson raised concern as to whether there is a conflict • with our ordinance regarding the distance outside the city limits of the secondary lot. • Moved by Council Member Gipson to table this Item for one week. Died for lack of a second. President Nielsen stated he believes the primary lot meets the spirit of the ordinance.A consumer oriented action is being taken by the city to make sure the consumer is protected. 195