23-1419 - 8231 - Ordinance ExecutedORDINANCENO. 23-1419
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITHARMSTRONG FORENSIC LABORATORY, INC., FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEIDENTIFICATION, BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTING, AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THEPOLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR:AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ 8231 – AWARDED TO ARMSTRONGFORENSIC LABORATORY, INC., FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WITH THE OPTION FOR FOUR (4)ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS, IN THE TOTAL FIVE (5) YEAR NOT-TO-
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000.00).
WHEREAS, Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, Inc., the professional services provider (the
“Provider”) set forth in this ordinance, is being selected as the most highly qualified on the basis of
its demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the proposed professional services; and
WHEREAS, this procurement was undertaken as part of the City’s governmental function
[Police and fire protection and control]; and
WHEREAS, the fees under the proposed contract are fair and reasonable and are consistent
with, and not higher than, the recommended practices and fees published by the professional
associations applicable to the Provider’s profession, and such fees do not exceed the maximumprovided by law; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to enter into the service
contract attached hereto with Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, Inc., for controlled substance
identification, blood alcohol testing, and related services for the Police Department.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to expend funds as required
by the attached contract.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas expressly delegates the
authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of
Denton under this ordinance to the City Manager of the City of Denton, or their designee.
SECTION 4. The findings in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein byreference.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion tO appro„ve this ordinance was made by tri-z'b B( c )(- and
seconded by Bir_',) on hl 9 Mf .By_ . This ordiy thefollowing vote [J - ILl:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2:
Paul Meltzer. District 3 :
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5:
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the i jI dayof A„bpH ,2023
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GERARD'N
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR. CITY SECRETARY \\\\\\HIll if I
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by Marcella Lunn
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