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1985-1760923L NO 85-/7~ AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY PURCHASES OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, state law requires that certain contracts requiring an expenditure or payment by the City in an amount exceeding $5,000 be by competitive bids, except in the case of public calamity where it becomes necessary to act at once to appropriate money to relieve the necessity of the citizens, or to preserve the property of the city, or it is necessary to protect the public health of the citizens of the city, or in case of unforeseen damage to public property, machinery or equipment, and WHEREAS, Section 2 36 (f) of the Code of Ordinances requires that the City Council approve all expenditures of more than $3,000; and WHEREAS, Section 2 09 of the City Charter requires that every act of the council providing for the expenditure of funds or for the contracting of indebtedness shall be by ordinance, NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS SECTION I That the City Council hereby determines that there is a public calamity that makes it necessary to act at once to appropriate money to relieve the necessity of the citizens, or to preserve the property of the city, or to protect the public health of the citizens of the city, or to provide for unforseen damage to public property, machinery or equipment, and by reason thereof, the following emergency purchases of materials, equipment, supplies or services, as described in the "Purchase Orders" attached hereto, are hereby approved PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER VENDOR AMOUNT 69369 Alamo Transformer $ 7,460 00 69371 Davis Truck & Equipment $ 5,064 40 69378 Boyd Excavation $19,617 80 69519 Southern Engine Pump $ 4,560 00 69659 Cummins Supply $11,636 00 69667 Boyd Excavation $21,125 50 69668 Boyd Excavation $22,000 00 69803 I B M $ 6,765 00 SECTION II That because of such emergency, the City Manager or designated employee is hereby authorized to purchase the materials, equipment, supplies or services as described in the attached Purchase orders and to make payment therefore in the amounts therein stated, such emergency purchases being in accordance with the provisions of state law exempting such purchases by the City from the require- ments of competitive bids PAGE ONE SECTION III That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3rd day of September, 1985 '1z ~ C R TEWA , YOR CIT OF DEMON, TEXAS ATTEST C D ~ /."Zl CHARLOTTE ALLEN, CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BY 1/0 2 F PAGE TWO DATE 9/3/85 CITY COUNCIL REPORT rORMAT TO Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager SUBJECT Purchase Order 69369 to Alamo Transformer RECOMMENDATION We recommend purchase order 69369 in the amount of 7460 00 to Alamo Transformer be approved SU11M AR Y This purchase order is for the emergency purchase of pole type transformers Storm damage and failure due to hot weather has depleted our back-up stock BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69369 PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFECTED Electric Distribution FISCAL IMPACT 1984/85 budget funds account number 610-008-0252-9215 Prepared b ter; S. aine on Title Assistant Purchasing Agent Agitl0ved / arshall f7tole7elrchasing Agent Respectfully submitted Rick Svehla Acting City Manager 901 B TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER VENDOR T'A M'"9 -PA' _ `,T. R 11 hNTCNI^_a TX 7 _1 3 VIP I -I WLF~ CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DENTON TX 76201 DOCUMENT Cpl SHIP TO cLECT=117 DISTRIUUTIC,a ~ONFI~MATICN ONL( Bll Ni T I UPLIf_ATE TYP DATE VENDOR NO w<1/1G/3~ ALA4SJJO ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUNT ` i a _ `215 ~1 ~ i fta1S 4 T:AN4 `dE+ 7'a KVA C 3P/C6 4V 2 TRANSFOZ'4+--P t67KVA f-CNV ? T'RANFOrMER 1 ~-KVA L1, 4V PA The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill No 20 Reference P 0 Number on all B/L Shipments and Invoices Shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated By Send Invoices TO City of Denton Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) :~a C4ll.U0 -a u3 J.v~ la 74 J. Jt Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817/566 8311 D FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer DATE 9/3/85 CITY COUNCIL REPORT rORMAT TO Mayor and Members of the city Council PROM Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager SUBJ LGI Purchase Order 69371 to Davis Truck and Equipment RECOMM ENDAIION We recommend this purchase order 69371 in the amount of 5064 40 to Davis Truck and Equipment be approved SUHM AR Y This purchase order is for the replacement of the lift assembly on the Peterbilt/Parmore front loading refuse truck The truck was damaged in a automobile accident and Davis Truck is the only authorized repair center in Texas BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69371 and Invoice 17755-C PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFrELIED Solid Waste Refuse Collection FISCAL IMPACT 1984/85 budget funds for vehicle maintenance 710-004-0598- 8710 Insurance claim to repair this loss has been filed Respectfully submitted Rick Svehla Acting City Manager p pared b~; Name iom gnaw rifle Assistant Purchasing Agent Approved Nam 4 n M shale li Purchasing Agent 901 B TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER J vZ71 VENDOR J1VI~ T'WJ / & CuIUIPWENT JA 3 .,t IFTON, TX 7~6J4 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DENTON TX 76201 DATE VENDOR NO DOCUMENT 03/15/dS C14 DAV5C500 SHIP TO VEHICLt 4AIAT-,NAyC- CL14=1RAAT1~ 4A JNLY DC NLT DUPLICATE TYP ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUNT ^1 71, ^.04 3S)3 c3714 1 02028 REPLAC-- "IFT ARMx, b,Jb4.4j The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill No 20 Reference P 0 Number on all B / L Shipments and Invoices r' Shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated By _ Send Invoices TO City of Denton Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) 3.0. 5,064.40 Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817 566 8311 D FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer 0 DAVIS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT CO , INC. P 0 BOX 33 SOUTH HWY 8 CLIFTON TEXAS 78834 8171875.8377 e INVOICE 17 7 5 rc__~z DATE / P 0 NO TERMS QUANTITY DESCRIPTION PRICE AMOUNT / SGT r w -s n 1 1 f d t f h (7) rom a e o in seven days All parts must be returned wit purchase in the original condition and with proof of purchase and valid reason for return to be considered for credit and/or Lefund J DATE 9/3/85 CITY COUNCIL REPORT IORMAT 10 Mayor and Members of the City Council PROM Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager SUBJ h(ll Purchase Order 69378 to Boyd Excavation RECOMM ENDA H ON We recommend this purchase order 69378 to Boyd Excavation in the amount of 19,617 80 be approved SUHM AR Y This purchase order is for the building and compacting, to HDR specifications, a floor for the dump site under construction By"flooring" the excavated pit with compacted clay we can go 25'-30' deep and save valuable dump space BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69378 and Invoice 0642 PROGRAMS DEPARI'MENTS OR GROUPS AFFELLED Solid Waste Lanfill Operations FISCAL 1I4FACT Solid Waste Landfill Bond funds account 631-002-0803-8509 Respectfully submitted Rick Svehla Acting City Manager )dred sine offr law r I L I e Assistant Purchasing Agent Ap oved ,P rs a~ Lie urchasing Agent 901 B TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER >3 373 VENDOR J-YD EXCAVATING J` ~J FT 'I URTH Ok v.:NTLN. TTX 76201 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DENTON TX 76201 DATE 'VENDOR NO DOCUMENT 08/1a/3t Z-JLIi 9N>T_ tsOY49000 SHIP TO TYP J ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUNT J1 531 0U2 0,303 d509 1 9a.SHR WATER TRUCK a1,35.00 hR 3,447.n0 02 oil 102 O J03 1509 1 99.5HR GRADEk jpb5.00 hr 6,407.50 I)- .+-l 0_ ^r0 3509 1 98*5HR COMPACTC1 WSba.00 hk •402.54 04 6--1 .-2 0x03 3549 1 299.5HR 90YL PET"SC.JNEL CPLk.T; 3.?,0.30 ,5 631 002 tM03 6509 CITY EQUIP 5..11.40 PER HLVP The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill No 20 Reference P 0 Number on all B/ L Shipments and Invoices Shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated Send Invoices TO City of Denton Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) By~-~ P.O. 19,617.00 Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817/566 8311 D FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer LEONARD L BOYD INVOICE NO BOYD EXCAVATION 0642 8500 FORT WORTH DR DENTON, TEXAS 76201 817 382'556 W V 0 z RoAlform 7H 722 SOL 1 O SHIPPED TO ~ STR T 6 N -1477 '1 O T E STATE CITY IT STATE ZIP CC STO ER S ORDER SALESMAN TE MS A/ FOB DATE I ' C If DATE 9/3/85 CITY COUNCIL REPORT rORMAT r0 Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager SUBJ hLI Purchase Order 69519 to Southern Engine and Pump REL OMM ENDATION We recommend this purchase order 69519 to Souern Engine and Pump in the amount of 4560 00 be approved SUi1M AR Y This purchase order is for the emergency repair and return of a Fairbanks Morse Pump This pump is used in the Twin Lakes Lift Station BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69519 PROGR&IS DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFEC,rED Waste Water Treatment FISCAL 114PACT 1984/85 Budget Funds account 620-008-0470-9106 Respectfully submitted Rick Svehla Acting City Manager Prt~ared bl N e Name rile Assistant Purchasing Agent Approved Nd a Jo arshall I e P chasing Agent 901 B TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER 5 a ri VENDOR b< UTnERN LNGINE PUMP 202) NO'Tli LOOP 12 I-VING9 TX 75207 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DATE/ VENDOR NO 08/19/135 SOU37001 REVISED DENTON, TX 76201 DOCUMENT C07 SHIP TO WASTE/WATER TRi_ATMENT PLANT CONFIRMATION ONLY 00 NOT OUPLICATZ TYF x#4NUTF. TNI S. PURCHASE ❑RDER 9UP9RSFn Fq ?=n_S 6a1ata gFMT ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUN 01 624 008 0470 9106 02 620 00e 0470 9106 1 FAIRBANKS MORSE PUMP FOR TWIN LAKES LIFT STATION 4.560.0 The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill No 20 TOTAL FOR P.U. 4~56000C Reference P 0 Number on all B/L Shipments and Invoices Shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated Send Invoices TO City of Denton, Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) By Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817/566 8311 D/FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer DATE 9/3/85 CITY COUNCIL REPORT rORMAT TO Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager SUBJ ECI Purchase Order 69659 to Cummins Supply REC01IM ENDATION We recommend this purchase order 69659 in the amount of 11,636 00 to Cummins Supply be approved SUi1M AR Y This purchase order is for the emergency purchase of pole mounted e eTctric transformers The failure of numerous transformers due to storm damage and hot weather have depleted inventory stock Transformers on order have a 14-18 weeks delivery schedule The long lead time makes it necessary to purchase out of stock to fulfill our requirements BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69659 PROGRAMS DEPARrMENIS OR GROUPS AFFELIED Electric Distribution FISCAL IMPACT 1984/85 Budget funds account 611-008-0252-9222 Respectiully submitted Rick Svehla Acting City Manager Pr red i ame Tom Shaw rifle Assistant Purchasing Agent Ap roved 11 rsha11 le 6 rchasing Agent 901 B TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER &9659 VENDOR CUMMINS SUPPLY P.O. 90X 930 FORT WGRTH. TX 76101 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DENTON TX 76201 DATE /VENDOR O C21 DOCUMENT 0/2385 CUM56000 SHIP TO ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CONFIRMATION ONLY 00 NOT DUPLICATE TYP ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUNI 01 611 008 0252 9222 02 611 308 0252 9222 4 TRANSFORMER 75KVA POLEMOUNT 6 TRANSFORMER 100KVA POLEMOUNT The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill Reference P 0 Number on all B/ L Shipments and Invoices Shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated Send Invoices TO City of Denton Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) By P.O. 41S2J.OC 7.116.OC 11.536.01 Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817/566-8311 D/FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer DATE 9/3/85 CITY COUNCIL REPORT FORMAT TO Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager SUBJ ELT Purchase Order 69667 to Boyd Excavation RECOMMENDATION We recommend this purchase order 69667 to Boyd Excavation in the amount of 21,125 50 be approved SUt1M AR Y This purchase order is for 325 hours of scraper rental at 65-Ug-per hour including operator, fuel, equipment etc These machines are continuing the excavation at the landfill under the direction of HDR Equipment owned and operated by the City of Denton are being fully utilized compacting refuse and hauling cover material BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69667 PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFELrED Solid Waste Landfill Operations FISCAL IMPACT Solid Waste Landfill Development Bond Funds account 631-002-0803-8309 Respectfully submitted Rick Svehla Acting City Manager P Bred b Name Tom' Shaw Title Assistant Purchasing Agent 1 A roved i le ohn Marshall Purchasing Agent 901 B TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER 695L7 VENDOR BOYD EXCAVATION 3500 FT WORTH OR DENT N, TTX 76201 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DENTON TX 76201 DATE /VENDOR NO DOCUMENT 08/27/85 SOLID VASTE BOY49000 SHIP TO TYPI 5 ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUNT 01 531 002 0803 8509 325 HR SCRAPPER RENTAL- EXCAVATION The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill No 20 Reference P 0 Number on all B/L Shipments and Invoices Shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated By Send Invoices TO City of Denton, Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) P.O. 210125.50 210125.5( Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817/566 8311 D/FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer DATE 9/3/85 CI1Y COUNCIL REPORT FORMAT TO Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM Rick Svehla, Acting City Manager SUBJ ELT Purchase Order 69668 to Boyd Excavation RECOMMENDAPION We recommend this purchase order 69668 to Boyd Excavation in the amount of 22,000 00 be approved All work is on a per hour worked basis and not to exceed 22,000 00 SUMM AR Y This purchase order is for the backfilling and compaction of the floor in the dumpsite area 2 This work is being preformed under the direction of HDR and Rone Engineers By excavating to 25' and back filling 3' we are saving valuable disposal area Without this backfill process our excavation could only go approximately 9' to 12' deep BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69668 PROGRAMS DEPARDMENTS OR GROUPS AFFELDED Solid Waste Landfill Operations FISCAL IMPACT Solid Waste Landfill Development Bond Fund account 631-002-0803-8509 Respectfully submitted Rick Svehla Acting City Manager Pr re by Name lom 5naw Tile Assistant Purchasing Agent ;Itl roved L ~ n Marshall urchasing Agent 901 8 TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER 69663 VENDOR °JYD EXCAVATION 3300 FT ar'RTH DH DENTUN, TTX 76201 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DENTON, TX 76201 DATE /VENDOR NO DOCUMENT 05/27/85 aOLIU WA>TE dOY49000 SHIP TO TY P ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUNT 01 631 002 0803 02 631 002 0803 :3 631 002 0803 8509 176 LANDFILL BOTTOM EOUIPM~NT TO 8509 BE USED AS NEEDED- LABOR, 8509 WATER TRUCK,GRADER,COMPACTOR The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill No 20 Reference P 0 Number on all B/ L Shipments and Invoices Shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated By Send Invoices TO City of Denton, Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) TOTALr\FQR P.O. 22,009.00 22,OAO.3( Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817/566 8311 D/FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer DA1 E 9/3/85 CITY COUNCIL REPORT rORMAT r0 Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM Rick Svehla Acting City Manager SObi ELI Purchase Order 69803 to I B M RELOMM ENDATION We recommend this emergency purchase order to I B M in the amount of 6,765 00 be approved This purchase for DISOSS Software System was approved by the Data Processing Advisory Board SUMM AR Y This package is for use by the Data Processing Department and is an automated office system in the area of electronic mail, calendaring, file transfers between P C 's and word processing systems BACKGROUND Purchase Order 69803 , D P A Board Minutes PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFELrED Data Processing FISCAL IMPACT 984/85 Budget account 100-003-0017-8521 Respectfully submitted >7~ Ck ve a - ctrn City Manager tre Bred ame om haw rifle Assistant Purchasing Agent Approved hal1 AgeGnt N Ourchasing le 901 B TEXAS STREET P 0 NUMBER .39£303 VENDOR I 344 2727 L5J FREEWAY DALLAS. TX 75234 CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER DENTON TX 76201 DATE /VENDOR NO DOCUMENT 0,3/27/85 Q11 11161001 SHIP TO CITY :F DENTF-isle DATA PROCESSING 324-3 EAoT 4CKINNI=Y ST. UENTUN, TX 71x201 TYPE S ITEM ACCOUNT NUMBER UNITS NUMBER DESCRIPTION BID NO LINE AMOUNT 01 100 003 0017 8521 I OISDSS EASE PrODUCT 1,710.00 12 10u 003 0017 8521 1 DISOSS PERSONAL SERVIC~:S 1,125.00 ,Z 100 103 0117 8521 1 DISOSS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT 750.000 34 100 303 0017 3541 DISTRIBUTION 05 100 003 0017 8521 2 DISOSS APPLICATION SCHULL-STAF 750.00 36 100 003 0017 6521 2 DISOSS SYSTEM IMPLEAENTION bCH 9.30000 07 1^0 003 0117 8521 1 DISPLAY WRITER INTERFACE 11a000OC The City of Denton Texas is tax exempt House Bill No 20 TOTAL FOR P,O. o,7n5.OC Reference P 0 Number on all B/L Shipments and Invoices shipments are F 0 B City of Denton or as indicated By v Send Invokes TO City of Denton Accounts Payable 215 E McKinney St Denton TX 76201 (or as indicated on Purchase Order) Direct Inquiries TO John J Marshall C P M Purchasing Agent Tom D Shaw C P M Asst Purchasing Agent 817/566 8311 D/FW Metro 267 0042 The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer MINUTES CITY OF DENTON DATA PROCESSINU ADVISORY BOARD August 22, 1985 Called meeting of the City of Denton Data Processing Advisory Board, Thursday August 22, 1985 at 7 00 AM at the Ramada Inn Members Present Lee Bossert Dale Maddry Ronald McDade Charles Ridens Members Absent Ray Pittman Others Present Charlotte Allen and Gary Collins of the City staff 1 Charlotte Allen swore in Lee Bossert as a member of the City of Denton Data Processing Advisory Board Member 2 Since the Chairman of the Advisory Boara had retired from the Board after three terms, Gary Collins asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the May 6, 1985 meeting Mr Ron McDade made a motion that minutes of the May 6, 1985 meeting be approved, and Mr Dale Maddry second the motion and the motion passed unanimously 3 Mr Ron McDade nominated Mr Dale Maddry for the position of Chairman ox the City of Denton Data Processing Advisory Board Mr Dale Maddry nominated Mr Ray Pittman for the position of Chairman of the City of Denton Data Processing Advisory Board Mr Charles Ridens second the nomination of Mr Ray Pittman The vote for Mr Ray Pittman as Chairman was unanimous Mr Dale Maddry nominated Mr Ron McDade for the position of Vice Chairman of the City of Denton Data Processing Advisory Board Mr Lee Bossert second the nomination of Mr Ron McDade and the vote was unanimous At this point Mr Gary Collins turned the meeting over to Mr Ron McDade since the Chairman was absent 4 Gary Collins described the need for the upgrade of the IBM 4331 to the IBM 4361 due to the increased work load for the central processor with the anticipated implementation of the Municipal Court System, Fixed Assets Systems, Job Costing System and Inventory Svstem Gary Collins explained the response time at CRTs is currently in the 30 to 40 second range during the 2 00 to 5 00 PM time frames on normal work days Gary Collins described the analysis of the two bids on the computer upgrade, and explained that while the IBM 4341 computer bid by Comdisco had more processing capability Page (2) Minutes August 22, 1985 then the IBM 4361 The maintenance costs associated with this hardware configuration was significantly higher and the funds for these additional costs had not been budgeted After a great deal of discussion regarding the feasibility of implementing applications on the central computer versus stand alone computers and the associated costs of implementing centralized systems, Mr Dale Maddry made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the acquisition of the IBM 4361 upgrade from IBM Corporation Mr Charles Ridens seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously 5 Gary Collins explained to the Board that the highest usage per CRT was with the 6 CRTs used by the library Also, Gary Collins explained the accuracy of information input at the library CRTs would be improved Mr Dale Maddry made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the City of Denton acquire 6 CRTs, a controller and 4 OCR wands from ITT, Inc Mr Lee Bossert seconded the motion and it was passed unanimouslv 6 Gary Collins discussed with the Board the capabilities of an automated office system known as "DISOSS" in the areas of electronic mail, calen- daring, file transfers between PCs and word processing stations Dale Maddry made a motion to recommed to the City Council that the City of Denton acquire th.s software package Mr Charles Ridens seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously 7 Gary Collins discussed with the Board the need for additional disk storage space to accomodate the previously described systems, and explained that even though the cost of the disk drive from IBM was greater than the disk drive from Comdisco, the cost per megabyte was less due to the difference in size between the two disk drives bid Mr Dale Maddry made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the City of Denton acquire a 3370 model 2 Disk Drive from IBM Mr Lee Bossert seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously - - - - I- -