1862ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~o~
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CARPET AND CARPET PADDING FROM BILL KING CARPETS, ESTABLISHING
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, there are many items necessary for the City's use
where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis is in need of new carpet for
the offices and City Council Chambers located at City Hall; and it
would not be feasible or practical to require competitive bidding
for such services under the present circumstances;
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 items
to be used by the City, described as follows:
265 square yards of commercial grade carpet and padding for
the south wing offices in City Hall.
195 square yards of nylon grade residential carpet and
padding for the conference room and executive offices located
in the north wing of City Hall.
147 square yards of nylon grade residential carpet and padding
for the raised platform area of the Council Chambers in City
Hall.
2. F~SERGENCY 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 to replace the carpet
in the City Hall building and may be required prior to the
expiration of thirty days from the passage of this Ordinance, 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 7f~ day of ~E$Rc~~4R.Y ~
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WILLIAM H. JOHN ON, Mayor
ATTEST:
PHILL RA, City Clerk
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