1323ORDINANCE N0. ~ 3•~3
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
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following item (s) to be used by the City, described as
follows: ~ Dental Insurance Policy
Competitive bidding is waived for the reason that it would not
be feasible or practical to bid this type of insurance on a
yearly basis and it was last bid in December of 1986 and it is
available at the same premium as this past year.
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 17th day of December
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