Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on ratifying the Emergency PO to Auto Clear for repairs to the X-Ray Machine at the Justice Center in the amount of $8,385.00, exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements per TX. Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions 262.024 (a)(2) and 262.024 (a)(7)(D).

Approval of this agenda item will support the operations at the Williamson County Justice Center.  Estimate attached outlines the work to be performed on the X-Ray machine at the entrance at the Justice Center.  This was considered an emergency repair as it was essential to preserve or protect the public health and safety of residents.  AutoClear is the only authorized company that can repair our specific X-Ray Machine.  The department contact is Lt. Randy Word. This expenditure will be charged to line item 01.0360.0360.004543. 

Sec. 262.024.  DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS.  (a)  A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the commissioners court by order grants the exemption:
(2)  an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county;
(7)  an item that can be obtained from only one source, including:
(D)  captive replacement parts or components for equipment;