ORD NO 12-2008 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. -2008
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ARK. CODE
ANN. 14 -42 -107, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH AN
OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN
FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE VAN BUREN
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, A.C.A. 14 -42 -107 requires an ordinance be enacted specifically permitting the
conducting of any business between an official or employee of the city and the City
of Van Buren; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren and the Van Buren Fire Department wish to use Van Buren
Fireman Larry Gregory, to perfonn repairs to Fire Station #2, because he can perform
the repairs quicker and below market rate; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Administration and the Van Buren City Council that compliance
with A.C.A. 14 -42 -107 is satisfied for the conducting of all city business; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is immediately necessary for preservation of the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas and an
emergency exists which requires that this Ordinance become immediately effective
and in full force and effect;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: Larry Gregory, is hereby authorized and accepted, as recommended by the Fire
Department, to perform up to $5,000 in repairs to Fire Station #2 for the City of Van
Buren and the Van Buren Fire Department.
SECTION 2: This ordinance being necessary for the financial continuity of the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas, and necessary in providing for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety, an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance shall
take effect and be in force after its passage and publication.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of 6 for and 0 against, the foregoing Ordinance at its
meeting held on the 19 of May, 2008.
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Robert D. Fr aqj
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. D na1- t. Pity Attorney
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