ORD NO 31-1996 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. .2 -1996
AN ORDINANCE, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF' EQUIPMENT FOR THE VAN
BUREN FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, The Van Ruren Fire Department is in need of certain
equipment consisting of a Hurst Mavrick combi -tool,
a Hurst Mini pump and a 16 foot hydraulic hose; and,
WHEREAS, In order for the new equipment to be compatible
with equipment already in use by the Fire
Department, equipment made by Hurst must be
utilized; and,
WHEREAS, Fire Service Supply of Little Rock, Arkansas is the
only Hurst dealer authorized by that company to sell
their equipment to the City of Van Buren.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the Mayor, or his duly authorized
representative, is hereby authorized to purchase
said Hurst Mavrick combi -tool, Hurst Mini pump and
16 foot hydraulic hose for use by the Van Buren Fire
Department from Fire Service Supply of Little Rock,
Arkansas for the total sum of $6,925.05, which price
includes tax and shipping.
SECTION 2: THAT because of the necessity of purchasing
equipment which is compatible with equipment
already being used by the Fire Department and
also the dealer limitation imposed by the
manufacturer, 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 APPROVED T( -11S 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1996.
MAYOR
W'IBSTED:
CITY CLERK-