2003-015ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF FUEL FOR THE FLEET SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES
FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (PURCHASE ORDER 109185 TO KELSOE OIL CO. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $53,637).
WHEREAS, state law requires that certain contracts requiring an expenditure or payment
by the City in an amount exceed'rog $25,000 be by competitive bids, except for certain exempt
purchases as set forth in Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended to the City Council that it is necessary
in order to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the City's residents to purchase
goods or services because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other
property as more fully outlined in the file of the office of the City's Purchasing Agent, which is
incorporated herein by reference and is in compliance with the requirements of Subsection
252.022 (a)(3) of the Local Government Code; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby determines that this procurement is necessary in
order to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the City's residents and because of
unforeseen damage to property, and the following emergency purchases of materials, equipment,
supplies or services, as described in the "Purchase Orders" referenced herein and on file the
office of the Purchasing Agent, are hereby approved:
PURCHASE
ORDER VENDOR AMOUNT
109185 Kelsoe Oil Co. $53,637
SECTION 2. 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 requirements of competitive bids.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
EUL1NE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
AI~o;ED/~S TO LEGAL FORM:
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