1286ORDINANCE N0. )o~$(o
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING, ESTABLISHING AN
EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 19-4435 allows waiving of competitive bidding
in exceptional situations where such procedure is deemed not feasible or
practical; and,
WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the City's use where competitive
bidding is deemed not feasible or practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS:
1. That competitive bidding be waived for the following item (s) to be used
by the City, described as follows:
Professional and technical services for provision of Planning
services for Community Development Program
2. Emergency Clause. It having been found and determined by t~re'City
Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that there is an urgent need by
the City of West Memphis for the item (s) described above, an emergency is
hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the Citizens of West Memphis,
Arkansas, shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of - ~ 1987•
~~ i987