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1320ORDINANCE N0. I3 d O AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ESTABLISHING AN 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: REPAIR WELL NO. SEVEN (7) WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS Layne Central Co . .................$14,500.00 2015 South Main St. Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason that it would be impossible and impractical to bid on the repairs because the well is below ground. 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 AND APPROVED this S" day of ~GTaB~ 19~_. SPONSORED