1306ORDINANCE NO. I3O
AN ORDINANCE TU WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 19-4425 allows caaiving of
competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such
procedure is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the Ci_ty's
use where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or
practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OIi
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:
advertising space on billboards as approved by the
Advertising and Promotion Commission. Competitive bidding
is being waived for the reason that the billboards
available are unique items due to their fixed locations and
competitive bidding would not be feasible or practical.
2. Emergency Clause. It having been found and
determined by the City Council of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, that there is an urgent need by the City of West
Memphis for the items described above for the timely
implementation of the City's advertising campaign as
approved by the Advertising and Promotion Commission, 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 3r~~ day of Sept
ATTEST:
SPONSORED
1987.
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