1617ORDINANCE NO. ~~
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND FOR
OTRER 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 West Memphis Advertising and Promotion
Commission has recommended contracting with the West Memphis
Chamber Commerce for services related to tourist related events;
and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce is uniquely
situated for providing services sought by the West Memphis
Advertising and Promotion Commission and competive bidding under
such circumstances would not be feasible or practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH8
CITY OF WEST ME1~lPHIS, ARHANSAS:
1. That competitive bidding be waived for the following item
to be used by the City, described as follows:
Contract for tourist related services between the West
Memphis Advertising and Promotion Commission and the West
Memphis Chamber of Commerce.
PASSED AND APPROVED this fSf44 day of SANVA1Zy , 19 `~'- _.
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ATTEST: K TH M. INGRAM, MAY R
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DAN CR T~ TY .CLERK R E C E I V E D
CITY CLERK OFFICE
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AGREEMBNT
This Agreement is entered into this day between the
Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of West
Memphis, Arkansas, (the Commission), and the West Memphis
Chamber of Commerce;
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the covenants and agreements set
out herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. The West Memphis Chamber of Commerce shall provide
to the Commission the following services connected with
tourism events or conventions:
a) Answer mail and call-in inquiries that are
generated by the Commission's advertising
campaign;
b) Make recommendations and assist in the development
of promotional material for promoting West
Memphis;
c) Serve as consultant to the Commission in the
planning and development of tourism events and
conventions;
d) Assist in coordinating tourism support services,
including, but not limited to, providing
information regarding lodging accommodations,
dining establishments, theme parks and other
family entertainment facilities;
e) To make all necessary plans and arrangements for
the annual Christmas Parade in West Memphis;
f) To assist in the planning, development and support
of the Livin' on the Levee Festival.
2. In consideration of the above services to be
provided by the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the
Commission agrees to provide funding to the West Memphis
Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $15,000.00.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunder
set their hands this day of , 1993.
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION
COMMISSION of WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS
By:
ATTEST:
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
WEST MEMPHIS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
By:
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
SECRETARY