1360ORDINANCE NO. 1360
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING, 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, there are many items necessary for the City's use
where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That upon the recommendation of the West Memphis Utility
Commission, competitive bidding be waived for the hiring of Mr.
Kent J. Rubens, Attorney at Law, to assist the City Attorney in
matters regarding Aeration Industries, including litigation, if
necessary. Competitive bidding is being waived for the reason
that it is necessary to hire additional legal assistance to
address the extensive legal issues involved in this matter and
Mr. Rubens is uniquely qualified in issues of municipal law and
competitive bidding under such circumstances would not be
feasible or practical.
2. Emer~encv 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 to proceed
with efforts to resolve legal matters with Aeration Industries,
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 17th day of
November
1988.
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ATTEST:
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