a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. Local Government Code, Chapter 262, Section .024 (a) (3)-"an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property", and (11) "vehicle and equipment repairs";

b. Requesting authority to purchase repairs only (excludes maintenance for vehicles or equipment) for County-owned vehicles and equipment from the vendors identified and detailed on the list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to extend through December 31, 2010