Title
An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny authorizing the County to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the City of Pittsburgh under which the County will provide purchasing and procurement services on behalf of the City.
Body
Whereas, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 53 Pa. C.S.A. §2301 et seq (2009), (hereinafter “the Act,”) generally provides that two or more municipalities may jointly cooperate in the exercise or in the performance of their respective governmental functions, powers or responsibilities; and
Whereas, Allegheny County Council previously enacted County Ordinance No. 24-04-OR, authorizing the County of Allegheny (hereinafter “the County”) to enter into discussions with the City of Pittsburgh (hereinafter “the City”) regarding intergovernmental cooperation agreements in a number of areas dealing with the performance or exercise of governmental functions, including but not limited to, the area of purchasing and procurement; and
Whereas, the County, acting pursuant to the authority of County Ordinance No. 24-04-OR, has entered into discussions with and has completed negotiations with the City on a new intergovernmental cooperation agreement under which the County will undertake and provide purchasing and procurement services on behalf of the City; and
Whereas, Section 2305 of the Act provides that a local government may enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement upon the passage of an ordinance by its legislative governing body.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of the Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
Section 2. Authorization To Enter Intergovernmental Cooperation
Agreement with the City of Pittsburgh______________
The County, through its Manager, is hereby authorized to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation a...
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