1621ORDINANCE NO. I(~o~I
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING, ESTABLISHING AN
EMERGENCY 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 City of West Memphis and the West Memphis Utility
Commission are in need of renewing the existing liability insurance
coverage available through State Farm Insurance for Utility
Commission vehicles, and competitive bidding for such services
under the present 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:
Liability insurance for vehicles of the West Memphis Utility
Commission through State Farm Insurance.
2. Emergency Clause. 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 and the West Memphis
Utility Commission to continue the present liability insurance
coverage on vehicles owned and operated by the West Memphis Utility
Commission, 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
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CITY CLERK OFFICE
date of its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this l7-fi~ day of fm ARCH , 19 9'1
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KEITH M. INGRAM, May r
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ATTEST:
DAN CRAFT, City Clerk
SPONSORED BY:
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CITY CLERK OFFICE
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