ORD NO 24-1994 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. -1994
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING REPAIRS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
WHEREAS, A vehicle crashed into the Van Buren Police Department on
Sunday, July 31, 1994, causing extensive damages; and
WHEREAS, The collision wrecked the Police Department's radio room and
damaged phones and computers in the office; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary to make immediate repairs to said building:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION I: THAT THE City Council authorizes the Mayor to negotiate for
the best price available:
SECTION II: THAT the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with J C HOMEBUILDERS
in the amount of 15,157.20 for repairs
to the Police Department.
SECTION III: THAT due to the uniqueness of the procedure to be used and
the necessity of repairs as soon as possible, an exceptional
situation exists and it is deemed not feasible or practical to
solicit competitive bids and therefore the requirement of com-
petitive bidding is hereby waived.
SECTION IV: THAT due to the necessity of repairing the Police Department
in as timely a manner as possible, an emergency is hereby
declared and this Ordinance being necessary for the preserva-
tion of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full
force and effect from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 29TH DAY OF AUGUST ,19 94
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CITY CLERK- TREASURER