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ORDINANCE NO. ~g~ 3
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR UNIFORM AND
LAUNDRY SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY UNIFORM MASTERS, ~Z'N~'
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 providing
uniform and laundry service in order to provide proper appearance
and identification for employees of certain departments; 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 item
to be used by the City, described as follows:
Uniform and laundry services to be provided by Uniform
Masters.
~..~fl^~~-^~ ^"~~~^ 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 provide uniform
and laundry service for employees of certain departments in order
to provide proper appearance and identification of such employees
and due to the old contract expiring December 31, 1999, an
emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance being
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety
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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 ~_ day of ,1.~~e.M~er'
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WILLIAM H. JOHN ON, Mayor
ATTEST:
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PHILLI , City Clerk
SPONSORED BY:
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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