1241ORDINANCE NO. L~ ~~
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 (s) to be used by the City, described as
follows:
Fleet insurance for the City of West Memphis
and the Utility Department to be purchased from
State Farm Insurance Company.
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 . ~--"~ "` ~ ~'1~
PASSED AND AP 0 ED thi ~ G y of
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ATTEST
MAYOR
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