1426ORDINANCE N0. ~ y a(o
AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASING OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES FROM BUSINESSES OWNED OR OPERATED
BY MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of ;~rkansas Code 14-42-107 the City
is prohibited from conducting business with businesses owned or operated by alder-
men unless authorized by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need to purchase grass cutting services;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
THAT:
SECTION I. The City of West Memphis is hereby authorized to enter into con-
tracts for the furnishing of grass cutting services to the City by any business
owned or operated by any member of the City Council.
SECTION 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 to have the authority granted by this ordinance, 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 a ~ day of 3v N E 1990.
P
EITH M. INGRA~, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAN CRAFT, CI Y CLERK
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