ORD NO 23-1982 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. ,414 1982
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
LEFT TURN SIGNALS AT THE HIGHWAY 64 -71 INTERSECTION WITH ALMA BLVD. AND
liftp CLOVERLEAF PLAZA.
WHEREAS, The City has an immediate need to install left turn
signals at the above intersection; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor has been trying to obtain permission for these
signals from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department for over a year; and
WHEREAS, The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has
now approved the installation of left turn signals; and
WHEREAS, Traffic Control Services of Arkansas (The firm which in-
stalled these lights in 1979) has agreed to furnish all
materials and labor for this installation at a cost of
$4,200.00; 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 except-
ional 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
procedure is not deemed feasible or practical.
SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized to contract with
Traffic Control Services of Arkansas for the installation
of left turn signals at Highway 64 71 by Cloverleaf Plaza.
SECTION 3: THAT this Ordinance, being necessary for the
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and
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 20th DAY OF December 19 82
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK TREASURER
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December 1, 1982
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Mayor Gene Bell
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Van Buren 4 Ark. 72956
Dear Sirs
We are please to furnish you this quotation on the modification of
the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of U.S. 64 and Alma Blvd.
The following material will be required.
3ea. MC -80V Phase Modules
3 ea. Detectors with harnesses
jea. SSN -3 Load switches
L ea. 12" Arrow lenses
500 Loop feeder
700t Loop wire.
Total coat for the material is $3100.00
Total cost for the installation is $1100.00
Total coat for the project is $11200.00
Sincerly,
James L. Bickeretaff, owner
s lot VANB
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