1641ORDINANCE NO . ~ 6 Y
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A UNISYS A7-111 SYSTEM, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, A.C.A. § 14-58-303 allows waiving of competitive
bidding in exceptional situations where such procedure is deemed
not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, the Data Processing Department is in need of
replacing the existing Burroughs computer system and time is of
the essence in order to take advantage of considerable savings
and to trade-in the existing system and to reduce monthly
maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, the monthly maintenance expenses of the Unisys A7-
ill will be approximately $2,200.00 less than the monthly
maintenance expenses of the existing Burroughs B1900 System;
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 of West Memphis and the Data
Processing Department:
A new Unisys A7-111 System computer to replace the existing
Burroughs B1900 system at a cost of $~6~-fry-9~6~, plus trade-
i n . 36, b~ S. oca
2. Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason
that time is of the essence in order to be able to trade in the
existing Burroughs B1900 System and to take advantage of
considerable savings and to reduce the monthly maintenance
costs.
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK OFFICE
DATE 7_ ~STI`/t/ (°'~'~:~~,r~~a,~ ~ ~~1
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 Data
Processing Department to replace the existing Burroughs B1900
computer system and that time is of the essence in order to take
advantage of considerable savings and to reduce monthly
maintenance costs by approximately $2,200.00 per month, 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 7'~~i day of 3~~'~. 1994.
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EITH M. INGRAM, M yor
ATTEST: / /
DAN CRS, City(~erk
SPONSORED BY:
City~Unisys.ord
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RECElYE®
CITY CLERK OFFICE
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