1900ORDINANCE NO. ~ q 00
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code 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 Insurance Committee has recommended renewal of the dental insurance
for City employees and competitive bidding 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:
Dental insurance with Delta Dental for City employees.
Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason that the Insurance Committee has
considered and recommended renewal of the present insurance and competitive bidding
would not be feasible or practical.
. It having been found and determined by the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that there is an urgent need for City of West Memphis
city employees to be provided dental insurance coverage, and the previous policy has expired, 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 , 19
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WILLIAM H. JOHNS ,Mayor
ATTEST:
HILLIP , Ci±y Clerk
SPONSORED BY:
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