2007-101ORDINANCE NO. ~~~~- /~/
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING A SOLE SOURCE AND APPROVING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVENTY TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CONTROLLERS FOR THE CITY OF DENTON TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISION FOR STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (FILE 3780-PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS AWARDED
TO PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,800).
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
3780 Paradigm Traffic Systems $142,800
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 ~Jr~~ day of__`~~~/f~{,y. 2007.
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PERRY R. McNEILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
EDWIN M. SNYDER, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: