HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 - Knox SystemMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF KNOX KEY SECURE SYSTEMS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a sole source purchase of Knox Key
Secure systems from Knox Associates Inc. for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an amount
not to exceed $25,004.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for 17 new Knox Key Secure systems to upgrade
existing apparatus, whose key secures are nearing end of support. The
upgrade allows for better troubleshooting internally and support from
Knox.
This service will be provided by Knox Associates Inc. as a sole source
purchase in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(3). Items that are
available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret
processes, or natural monopolies.
Staff recommends approval.
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