1378ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~~
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 competitive bidding be waived for the purchase of
motor vehicle liability insurance on vehicles belonging to the
City of West Memphis, Arkansas. Competitive bidding is being
waived for the reason that insurance companies are very hesitant
to provide coverage for municipally owned vehicles and
competitive bidding under such circumstances would not be
feasible or practical.
2. Emer~ency 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 obtain
motor vehicle liability insurance, 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 day of rn~~~~t~ , 1989.
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KE TH M. INGRAM, M yor
ATTEST:
DAN CRAFT, C' C1 r
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