ORD NO 04-1984 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. y -1984
CO AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW
BASE STATION RADIO FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, The City has an immediate need to acquire a new Base Radio
for the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Section 19 -4425 of the Arkansas Statutes, Annotated, pro-
vides that "The governing body, by Ordinance, may waive
the requirements of competetive bidding in exceptional
situations where such procedure is deemed not feasible or
practical."
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. THAT the City Council waives the requirement of
competetive bidding in this particular case as such a pro-
cedure is not deemed feasible or practical.
SECTION 2. THAT the Mayor is authorized to negotiate for
the purchase of a new Base Radio.
SECTION 3. THAT this Ordinance being necessary for the
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an
emergency is declared and this Ordinance shall be and take
effect and be in full force after its passage, approval, and
publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6th DAY OF February 19 84
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ATTESTED:
C TY CLERK TREASURER