RES NO 04-05-2008 CITY OF VAN BUREN. ARKANSAS
0 RESOLUTION NO. _6 -2008
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
PURCHASE, CERTAIN VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE
PURCHASE CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is in immediate need of certain police vehicles, for the safety
of life and protection of property by the City of Van Buren Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, utilizing funds allocated in the 2008 budget, desires to
purchase three (3) Ford Crown Victoria police pursuit sedans for the price of
$22,711.00 each, and for a total price of $68,133.00, and equipped with certain
necessary options, as set forth in attachment "A" hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding by purchasing such
vehicles though the state purchase contract, pursuant to ARK. CODE ANN. 19 -11-
249, and the City has decided that it is in its best interest to purchase the above listed
vehicles via the 2007 Arkansas State Contract, Award No. SP- 07- 0035R;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Police Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate need of
certain vehicles, as setforth above.
SECTION 2: Said vehicles are to be purchased via the 2007 Arkansas State Revised Contract,
Award No. SP -07- 0035 -R, from Lander's Dodge, for the total sum of $68,133.00.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of
Van Buren to execute all documents, contracts, and agreements necessary to
effectuate this action.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van B n, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt. by a vote of 3 for and u ainst, the for- _ring Resolution at its
meeting held on the 21' day of April 2008.
Robert D. Free u Ma r•
ATTESTED: APPROVED,AS TO FORM:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Donald Je s Jr., ity Attorney