HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-7622ORDINANCE NO. 2009-10-7622
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR
THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TASERS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE PADUCAH
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME
WHEREAS, a written determination has been made by the City Manager that due
to TASER International being the only manufacturer of taser weapons, this item would be
considered a sole source purchase pursuant to Sec. 2-659 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Paducah, Kentucky.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to
make payment to TASER International, in the amount of $43,337.06, for purchase of 50 tasers
along with holsters, batteries, and cartridges for use by the Paducah Police Department, and
authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
SECTION 2. Funds received from the Justice Assistance Recovery Grant (Project
Account PO0047) will be used for the purchase authorized in Section 1 above.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be read on two separate days and will become
effective upon summary publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424.
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Tammara S. Brock, City Clerk
Introduced by the Board of Commissioners, October 20, 2009
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, October 27, 2009
Recorded by Tammara S. Brock, City Clerk, October 27, 2009
Published by The Paducah Sun, November 20, 2009
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