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ORDINANCE NO. t l S 2
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 competive bidding be waived for the following item to be
used by the City, which is described as follows:
Motor Fuel purchases to be made by the Purchasing
Agent upon obtaining lowest Phone Bids when Motor
Fuel is needed, provided the Purchasing Agent gets
at least three (3) separate Bids and the Bids be
forwarded to the City Clerk to file with the Council
Minutes showing the name of the Lowest Bidder. This
Ordinance shall be void twelve (12) months after
date.
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 t
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