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ORDINANCE N0. __~! ~`~
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:
ONE (1) Re-Manufactured #3208 Caterpillar Engine
For Sanitation Truck No. Six (6)
PURCHASED FROM:
J. A. Riggs Tractor Co.
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301
COST TO BE APPROXIMATELY $4,600.00
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 h;emphis 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.
A SED AND APPROVED this
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CIT CLERK
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