1346ORDINANCE N0. ~ ~ ~ ~''
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
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:
Consulting work by A. J. Rowe & Associates, Inc.,
regarding FERC dockets, AP&L Contract and Peaking Power
Agreement. Competitive bidding is being waived for the
reason that West Memphis is one of several cities that
share in the fees for these services and it would not
be feasible or practical to require competitive bidding
for such services.
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 for the item(s) described above, 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.
SPON RED BY:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ ~~ day of a'~~~~, a ;~ , 1988 .