1237ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING, ESTABLISHING
AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Statute 19-4425 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 following
item to be used by the City, which is described as follows:
Motor Fuel purchases to be made by the Purchasing
Agent upon obtaining lowest Phone Bids when
Motor ruel is needed, provided the Purchasing
Agent gets at least three (3) separate Bids and
the Bids be forwarded to the City Clerk to file
with the Council Minutes showing the name of
the Lowest Bidder. This Ordinance shall be void
twelve (12) months after date.
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 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 e date o its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ ~" day_ of Ja ~ 1986
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