ORD NO 24-1983 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. d y -1983
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, The City has an immediate need to upgrade its current
phone system; and
WHEREAS, The current budget includes funds for purchase of a
new phone system; and
WHEREAS, Section 19 -4425 of the Arkansas Statutes, Annotated,
provides that "The governing body, by Ordinance, may
waive the requirements of competetive bidding in ex-
ceptional 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 require
ment of competetive bidding in this particular case as
such a procedure is not deemed feasible or practical.
SECTION 2. THAT the Mayor is authorized to negotiate
for the purchase of a new telephone system from:
Communications Corporation of America
at a purchase price of 15,628.00
SECTION 3. THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to pay for the new phone system out of the
General Fund.
SECTION 4. 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 17th DAY OF October 19 83
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MAYOR
A'TTESTED:.
CITY CLERK -TR ASURER