ORD NO 32-2026 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO �2026
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 02-2026 TO
WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE
ASHPALT 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 asphalt from APAC Central,Inc. and
was previously approved for up to the amount of$200,000.00 with Ordinance
02-2026 for said projects; and
WHEREAS, the cost of asphalt for 2026 in-house street repair projects is requested to be
increased from$200,000.00 to $300,000.00 and Ordinance 02-2026 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 asphalt 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 asphalt for in-house street repair projects.
SECTION 3: Due to the immediate need to purchase asphalt 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 $300,000.00 to APAC
Central Inc. 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 n, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of or and_ ainst, the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 26th day of October 2026.
J e urst
ayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawnna Reyndldsv Jacob Howell
City Cler Treasurer City Attorney
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