ORD NO 21-2007 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. zi2 -2007
BE If ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
CONTRACT FOR, AND TO PURCHASE, CERTAIN
VEHICLES FOR THE VAN BUREN POLICE DEPARTMENT
THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE CONTRACT;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is in immediate need of certain additional 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 desires to purchase four police vehicle units, equipped as
setforth in attachment "A" hereto, more specifically:
(3) Ford Crown Victoria, Four Door Large Police Pursuit Sedans
(1) Ford F150. Full Size One -Half Ton Pickup Truck;
and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding, by purchasing
vehicles though the state purchase contract, pursuant to ARK. CODE ANN. 19 -11-
249; and
WHEREAS, 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 -0035, at an estimated
amount of $75,963.00: and
WHEREAS, there are Federal Forfeiture funds available for the purchase one of the Crown
Victorias; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of these vehicles and the expedited receipt of same by use of the state
purchasing contract is necessary for the immediate health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of Van Buren, an emergency is hereby declared to exist;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY TFIE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Police Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate need of
SECTION 2: Said vehicles are to be purchased via the 2007 Arkansas State Contract Award No.
SP -07 -0035, from Lander's Ford and Cavenaugh Fleet, respectively, for a combined
total sum of $75,963.00. as setforth in attachment "A" hereto.
SECTION 3: It is further found that due to immediate need to acquire these vehicles an emergency
is declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the
public health, safety, and welfare, it shall take effect from and after its passage and
approval.
SECTION 4: The Mayor is further authorized to enter into an agreement with an appropriate
financial institution in order to finance payment of these vehicles, pursuant to
Amendment 78, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, if necessary.
SECTION 5: 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 Ordinance.
SECTION 6: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable, and, if any section or part of a section, or any provision or part of a
provision herein, is declared to be unconstitutional, inappropriate, or invalid by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the
remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto are declared to
be severable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 0 a•ainst, the foregoing Ordinance at its
meeting held on the 16` day of July. 2007.
Robert D reema
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. II on.ds Jenk Jr., ay Attorney
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