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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE LEASE OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR USE BY THE WEST MEMPHIS POLICE
DEPARTMENT, 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, the West Memphis Police Department is in need of
leasing additional space and time is of the essence in order to
maintain the proper functions of the West Memphis Police
Department;
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
items to be used by the City of West Memphis and the West
Memphis Police Department:
Approximately 1,654 square feet of office space
located at 400 South Avalon in West Memphis to be leased
from Turk Realty Company for a period of one (1) year at a
rent of $900.00 per month, with an option to renew.
2. Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason
that time is of the essence in order to maintain the proper
functions of the West Memphis Police Department and the property
to be leased is suitable for the needs of the West Memphis
Police Department with only minor modifications.
3. 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 Police Department to acquire additional space far the
proper functioning of the West Memphis Police Department and
that time is of the essence, 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this ~.L~L day of ~/'R~4- , 1994.
ATTEST:
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SPONSORED BY:
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ITH M. INGRAM, Mayo
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