ORD NO 26-1983 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. Q -1983
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
NEW MODEL 2000 BREATHALYZER.
WHEREAS, The City has an immediate need to acquire a new
breathalyzer for the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, There are available funds for such purchase in
the 1983 Budget; 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 Model 2000 Breathalyzer.
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 21st DAY OF November 19 83
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MAYOR
ATTESTED:
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C TY CLERK TREASURER