2252ORDINANCE NO. 225.
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON GROUP HEALTH
INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES WITH CIGNA HEALTHCARE,
DECLARING 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 Insurance Committee has recommended that the City renew its health
insurance for City employees through Cigna Healthcare 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:
Group health insurance for city employees with Cigna Healthcare.
Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason that the Insurance Committee has
considered the terms of insurance policies and has recommended the group health
insurance policy of Cigna Healthcare and competitive bidding would not be feasible or
practical.
2. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. It having been found and determined by the City Council
of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the current contract with Cigna Healthcare is set to
expire July 1, 2010, and in order to continue group health insurance coverage for city employees,
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 ~v l y , 2010.
WILLIAM H. JOH ON, Mayor
ATTEST:
P ARA, City Clerk
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City C{ark's Office
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