2064ORDINANCE NO. O 41
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT 513 AUBURN STREET
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated Section 14-58-303 allows waiving of
competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such procedure is deemed not
feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made
grant funds available for the acquisition of property in floodplains that have suffered
repetitive flood losses; and
WHEREAS, the house at 513 Auburn Street was included in the grant
application and meets all FEMA requirements to be eligible for its program; and
WHEREAS, the house at 513 Auburn Street has been valued for $85,000; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to offer the property owner, Nathaniel Ratcliff
$85,000, with no duplication of benefits deduction; and the City will pay all closing
costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis will demolish the house to remove it as a
future potential repetitive flood loss in accordance with FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program and will maintain the property as perpetual open space;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
That competitive bidding be waived for the purchase of the property at
513 Auburn Street, and the owner, Nathaniel Ratcliff be paid $85,000 for
the property, and the City of West Memphis will pay all closing costs.
2. That the agreement between the City of West Memphis and Nathaniel
Ratcliff is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the necessary purchase contract.
3. 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 to complete this purchase as soon as possible to remove this
property as a repetitive loss and to prevent any future damage from flood
waters, 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 ~~h day of FEB~,v~Ry , 2003.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
PHILIP ,City Clerk
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