2017-317 5696 ORDINANCE Body worn camera sys PDAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR,
AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AXON BODY -WORN CAMERA
SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED MODULES WHICH INCLUDE, EVIDENCE TRANSFER
MANAGER (ETM), DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, DATA
STORAGE, TASER X2 CONDUCTIVE ELECTRIC WEAPONS (CEWS), HOLSTERS,
TASER X2 CARTRIDGES, AND BATTERIES WHICH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO
USE WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S EXISTING TASER BODY -WORN CAMERA
SYSTEMS. AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. (FORMERLY TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.) IS
THE SOLE -SOURCE MANUFACTURER OF THE TASER X2 WEAPON SYSTEM.
THEREFORE, THIS SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 252.022 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE, PROCUREMENT OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE
FROM ONE SOURCE ARE EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND IF OVER
$50,000 SHALL BE AWARDED BY THE GOVERNING BODY (FILE 5696- AWARDED TO
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. IN THE FIVE (5) YEAR NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$1,176,243.66.)
WHEREAS, Section 252.022 oftlie 1 ocal [ioyern�r�� w—Cod provides that procurement
of items that are only available from one source including; items that are only available from one
source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes or natural monopolies; films, manuscripts
or books; electricity, gas, water and other utility purchases; captive replacement parts or
components for equipment; and library materials for a public library that are available only from
the persons holding exclusive distribution rights to the materials; and need not be submitted to
competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to procure one or more of the items mentioned in
the above paragraph; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The following purchase of materials, equipment or supplies, as described
in the "File" listed hereon, and on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, and the license
terms attached are hereby approved:
FILE
NUMBER VENDOR AMOUNT
5696 Axon Enterprise, Inc. $1,176,243.66
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that this bid, and the award thereof,
constitutes a procurement of items that are available from only one source including, items that
are only available from one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes or natural
monopolies; films, manuscripts or books; electricity, gas, water, and other utility purchases;
captive replacement parts or components for equipment; and library materials for a public library
that are available only from the persons holding exclusive distribution rights to the materials, and
need not be submitted to competitive bids.
SECTION 3. The acceptance and approval of the above items shall not constitute a
contract between the City and the person submitting the quotation for such items, until such
person shall comply with all requirements specified by the Purchasing Department.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any contracts relating to
the items specified in Section 1, and the expenditure of funds pursuant to said contracts is hereby
authorized.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby expressly delegates
the authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of
Denton under File 5696 to the City Manager of the City of Denton, Texas, or his designee.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ._..._i day of , 2017.
C11I �y WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
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