Resolution 21-11RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No.
Inc.. Form N. 30065
Passed 20
21 -11
A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.04
( "CONTRACTING PROCEDURES "), PARAGRAPH (C)
( "WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING "), OF THE REVISED
CHARTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR THE 2011 DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL
WHEREAS, Section 8.04(c) of the Revised Dublin Charter authorizes Council, by a
vote in favor of no less than five (5) members, to waive competitive bidding
requirements if Council determines that it is in the best interest of the City to do so;
and
WHEREAS, Superior Beverage Group has served as sponsor for the Dublin Irish
Festival over the past two decades, contributing a substantial amount of financial
and promotional support to the Festival; and
WHEREAS, Coors is the parent company of Killian's Irish Red, and Superior
Beverage Group of Columbus is the sole distributor for the Killian's Irish Red and
Coors products in Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended by staff that it is in the City's best interest to
waive competitive bidding requirements and to designate the Superior Beverage
Group as the provider of Killian's Irish Red and Coors products at the 2011 Dublin
Irish Festival due to the financial and marketing benefits this sponsorship provides
to the Festival and the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, --7— of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. Superior Beverage Group of Columbus is hereby designated as the
provider for Killian's Irish Red and Coors beer products for the 2011 Dublin Irish
Festival.
Section 2. Competitive bidding requirements are hereby waived for these
purchases, as it has been determined to be in the City's best interest to do so.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage in accordance with
Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this 2,6 day of 2011.
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Mayor - Pr i ing Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614- 410 -4400 • Fax: 614- 410 -4490
CITY OF DUBLIN
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Marsha Grigsby, City Manager
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Date: April 21, 2011
Initiated By: Alison LeRoy, Event Manager
Memo
Re: Resolution No. 21 -11- Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements for the
Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages for 2011 Dublin Irish Festival
Summary
Attached for your consideration is Resolution 21 -11, waiving competitive bidding requirements
for the procurement of alcoholic beverages for the Dublin Irish Festival. Section 8.04 (c) of the
Revised Charter authorizes Council, by a vote in favor of no less than five (5) members, to waive
the competitive bidding requirement if it determines that such waiver is in the best interest of the
City.
This year, as in past years, the beer sponsor of the Festival is Killian's Irish Red. hi exchange for
the sponsorship dollars and advertising support provided by Killian's, the Festival serves beer
products only offered by Coors, the parent company of Killian's Irish Red. Superior Beverage
Group of Columbus is the sole distributor for the Killian's Irish Red and Coors products in
Central Ohio. Expenditures for the purchase of alcohol (beer) for the 2011 Festival are estimated
at $124,000. Appropriate funding for this purchase has been authorized by Council in the 2011
operating budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 21 -11, waiving competitive bidding for the purchase
of alcohol for the 2011 Dublin Irish Festival.