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ORDINANCE N0. 1087
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING,
ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY AND .FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 19-4425 allows waiving of
r 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, 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 this 3rd day of December, 1981.
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SPONSORED BY: Alderman Bentley
MAYOR