1897ORDINANCE NO. ~~_
AN ORDIN1~lNCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIANDNFOR OTHER PURPOSES.OF
MOTOR FUEL,
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 price of motor fuel changes rapidly and suppliers
are hesitant to quote prices in advance and competitive bidding
under such circumstances would not be 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, described as follows:
Motor fuel purchases to be made by the Purchasing Agent, upon
obtaining the 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 the date
of passage.
~,.,,.~~_~,~~,, ., - „~.,. 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 make motor fuel
purchases and that such purchases will need to be made within
thirty days after the passage of this ordinance and such purchases
should be made as most economically possible, an emergency is
hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance being necessary for
the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of
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the citizens of West Memphis, Arkansas, shall be in full force and
effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.
PASSED ANn APPROVED this ~p~ day of l °Geml,<Xr ,
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William H. Johnso Mayor
ATTEST:
Phillip , City Clerk
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