2002-212ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING
SUCH PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PURCHASE ORDER 105580 TO PRESTIGE FORD
IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,379).
WHEREAS, state law requires that certa'm contracts requiring an expenditure or payment
by the City in an amount exceeding $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
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
because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other 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.
105580 Prestige Ford $29,379
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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the/~-~day of
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
,2002.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBE~~ ATTORNEY
pBoY1:05580 EMERGENCY ~/HA~SE ORDER ORDINANCE
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