IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the operation of a water sports entertainment park for use by the Parks + Rec Department to Rowdy Ribbits, LLC, of Savannah, MO, as a sole source purchase, for a concessions fee payable to the County.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 20073, January 15, 2019
INTRODUCED BY Tony Miller, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Parks + Rec Department desires to provide a water sports park at the Longview Lake Beach; and,
WHEREAS, the Wibits Water Park system contains a series of air inflatables designed to create a water-based family entertainment center; and,
WHEREAS, Rowdy Ribbits successfully operated at Longview Lake Beach during the 2018 season; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and Purchasing recommends the award of a contract to Rowdy Ribbits, LLC, of Savannah, MO, for the operation of the Wibits Water Park for use by the Parks + Rec Department, for a concessions fee payable to the County; and,
WHEREAS, section 1030.1, Jackson County Code, 1984, eliminates the requirement for competitive bidding when items to be purchased can be obtained from only one source; and,
WHEREAS, the Director further recommends that he not take competitive bids for the Wibits Water Park for the reason that Rowdy Ribbits, LLC, is the only known provider of this type water-based entertainment center; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that award be made as recommended by the Director of Finance and Purchasing, and that the Director be and hereby is authorized to execute for the County any documents necessary to the accomplishment of the award.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Interim County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attache...
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