1132ORDINANCE 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 to be used by
the City, described as follows:
Insurance policy for City owned buildings and contents, to be
purchased from Northwestern National Casualty Company.
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 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
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