STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year lnterlocal Agreement between City of Dallas and Grand Prairie Independent School District for the purpose of providing transportation services - Not to exceed $810,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
Body
BACKGROUND
Beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, the following divisions of the Park & Recreation Department will utilize the bus services: Recreation Services, Senior Program Division, Special Services, Community Development Block Grant, Youth Services, After-School Program, and Discover Dallas Camp sites.
State law authorizes the procurement of services provided by another subdivision of the State without submitting the contract for competitive bidding. This may be accomplished by means of an lnterlocal Agreement approved by the City Council.
The Dallas City Council previously authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) for the following Fiscal Years 2018-2021 and 2022- 2024
Due to the 2017 dissolution of Dallas County Schools, Dallas Park & Recreation Department entered a three-year Interlocal Agreement with GPISD to provide bus transportation for field trips and special events.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 1, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a three-year lnterlocal Agreement between City of Dallas and Grand Prairie Independent School District for the purpose of providing transportation services.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$270,000.00 |
$270,000.00 |
$270,000.00 |