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ORDINANCE NO. $~_
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN REGULATORY AND OTHER
MATTERS TO BE PROVIDED BY A. J. ROW AND ASSOCIATES, INC.,
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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 and the West Memphis Utility Commission are in
need of professional consulting services regarding regulatory and other matters; and it would not be
feasible or practical to require competitive bidding for such services under the present circumstances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT 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:
Professional consulting services for the City of West Memphis and the West Memphis Utility
Commission in regulatory and other matters to be provided by A. J. Rowe and Associates,
Inc.
F~,rr~a~w~~~ rr A 7TCF T±_,k,.,ving been found and determined by the City Council of
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the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that there is an urgent need by the City of West Memphis and
the West Memphis Utility Commission to be properly advised with regard to regulatory and other
matters and such services 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 ~~ day of ~. ~
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WILLIAM H. JOHN N, Mayor
ATTEST:
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PHILL ,City Clerk
SPONSORED BY:
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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