Title
Approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for the implementation of a procurement card purchasing program.
Summary
City of Pflugerville staff has done research regarding the acquisition of procurement cards to streamline the purchasing process. Staff is recommending using the contract with JP Morgan Chase which can be acquired through this interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth. The cities of Leander, Georgetown and Cedar Park have been using this program through the City of Fort Worth interlocal for several years.
Procurement cards will provide greater accountability for purchases by City staff. Paperwork used during the processing of accounts payable will be less. Rebates are also paid based upon the level of purchasing throughout the year. For example, the City of Temple has received over $60,000 on an annual basis.
The next step for the City Council will be approval of the contract with JP Morgan Chase. Following that, training and implementation will begin. A policy for staff use is currently being developed.
Deadline for City Council Action
There is no deadline for action.
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Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: _____1/11/2019______
Supporting documents attached:
Proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth.
Recommended Action
Approve the interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Worth for the implementation of a procurement card purchasing program.