ORD NO 29-2026 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO aa-2026
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 01-2026 TO
WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE
CONCRETE PURCHASES FOR IN-HOUSE STREET
REPAIR PROJECTS,DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren desires to continue repairing streets within the City
of Van Buren; and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council approved funds in the 2026 budget for in-house
street repair projects; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.C.A. 14-58-303(b)2(B), the Van Buren City Council
has determined that exceptional circumstances exist which render
the competitive bidding process to not be practical or feasible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren desires to purchase concrete from the following
companies: APAC Central Inc., Mid-Continent Concrete and Eagle Redi-
Mix and previously approved the amount of$300,000 with Ordinance 01-
2026 for said projects; and
WHEREAS, the cost of concrete for 2026 in-house street repair projects is requested to
be increased from $300,000 to $400,000 and Ordinance 01-2026 is
requested to be amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDIANED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Street Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas has an immediate
need to purchase additional concrete for in-house street repair projects.
SECTION 2: The City Council, in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. 14-58-303(b)2)(B),
hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding and directs the Mayor
and City Clerk-Treasurer to purchase concrete for in-house street repair
projects.
SECTION 3: Due to the immediate need to purchase concrete for in-house street repair
projects an emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinance being necessary
for the preservation of public health, safety, and welfare, it shall take effect
from and after its passage and approval.
SECTION 4: The Mayor and City Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized by the City Council
for the City of Van Buren to pay all invoices,not to exceed $400,000,to APAC
Central Inc., Mid-Continent Concrete and Eagle Redi-Mix of Van Buren from
Capital Improvement and Street Funds relating to these projects, and to execute
all documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of_�_for and p against, the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 28th day of September 2026.
G�etk Trews
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City of Van Buren May
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ATTES °racounty.P��a APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawnna Reyn 1 Jacob Howell
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney