1270ORDINANCE NO.~` ~ v
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 situtations where such procedure is deemed
not feasible or practical; and,
WE~F2EAS, 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:
Employees Health and Life Insurance, to be purchased from
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas.
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.