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CITY (W VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. —1997
AN ORDINANCE, AU'THORI'ZING REPAIRS TO A CITY FIRE TRUCK.
WHEREAS, There presently exists a leak in the water tank of
pumper #4 which must he .repaired; and
WHEREAS, Use of the formal competitive bidding procedure
Mould unnecessa delay the required repairs
immediately essential to the operation of the
pumper.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the Mayor and Fire Chief are hereby
authorized to contract with Wilson Fire Apparatus,
lnc, of Van Buren, Arkansas to repair pumper #4
by replacing the water tank at the agreed cost of
$6,261.00.
SECTION 2: That because of the immediate need of the repairs
for the continued use of the pumper, the necessity
of the pumper for the public safety of the citizens
of Van Buren, and the delay which would be
necessitated by the formal competitive procedure,
a unique and exceptional situation exists and
bidding by the City of Van Buren is not feasible or
practical, therefore, the requirement of
competitive bidding is waived.
PASSED AND APPROVEI)'I'IJIS 21ST DAY OF JULY 1997.
MAYOR
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK t tit
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