2008-227ORDINANCE NO. 2MS 227
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ANNUAL SERVICE ACCESS AND SUPPORT FOR GENERAL
PACKET RADIO SERVICES (GPRS) AND ENHANCED DATA RATES FOR GSM
EVOLUTION (EDGE) WIRELESS COMPUTER NETWORK FOR THE PUBLIC
SAFETY MOBILE COMPUTERS USED BY CITY OF DENTON POLICE, FIRE AND
EMS PERSONNEL AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISION FOR STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES
FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; PROVIDING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THERFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(FILE 4137-PURCHASE OF ANNUAL SERVICE ACCESS AND SUPPORT FOR
GENERAL PACKET RADIO SERVICES (GPRS) AND ENHANCED DATA RATES
FOR GSM EVOLUTION (EDGE) AWARDED TO AT&T MOBILITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $99,599.88).
WHEREAS, Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code 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; 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
4137 AT&T Mobility $99,599.88
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the a-day of 008.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
JOHN M. KNIGHT, INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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