2004-232AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF VIDEO CAMERAS AND CONTROLLERS FOR THE CITY OF DENTON TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEPARTMENT; AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH
PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 3197-PURCHASE OF VIDEO CAMERAS/CONTROLLERS FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNALS TO PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$61,640.10).
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. That the following purchase of materials, equipment or supplies, as
described in the "File Number" listed hereon, and on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent,
and the license terms attached hereto are hereby approved:
FILE
NUMBER VENDOR AMOUNT
Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc.
3197 $61,640.10
SECTION 2. That 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. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any contracts
relating to the items specified in Section I and the expenditure of funds pursuant to said contracts
is hereby authorized.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval.
PASSED ~ APPROVED tl~sthe /OV~ .~o~ ~,~oo~.
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EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
3-ORD-FiIe 3197