1308ORDINANCE N0. 3 O
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ESTABLISHING
AND EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 19-4425 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:
One (1) 1987 Pickup truck for the Sanitation Department.
Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason that time is of
the essence and the bids previously received on this item f~ave been rejected
since the bidder was unable to deliver within the specified time.
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 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 APJD APPROVED this 17th day Of SeptemhPr
1987.
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