2003-039ORDINANCE NO. ~00Z -~
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR CONTINUED VENDOR SUPPORT OF THE HARRIS
PUBLIC UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE MODULES
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 2939 TO HARRIS
COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37, 318.08).
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; fikns,
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
2939 Harris Computer Systems $ 37,318.08
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 th~s ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
day of ~2~~2003.
EULINEBROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: ~
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