ORD NO 35-1981 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 3 -1981
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 7, 1981, BETWEEN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS,
AND ROGERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., CONSULTING ENGINEERS.
WHEREAS, It is necessary to amend said contract to allow for more
construction time for completion of the Street Improve-
ment Project; and
WHEREAS, Said Contract needs to be amended to reflect the increased
cost for Resident Inspecion due to the additional con-
struction time; and
WHEREAS, Section 19 4425 of the Arkansas Statutes, annotated,
provides that the governing body, by Ordinance, may waive
the requirements of competitive bidding in exceptional
situations where such procedure is not deemed feasible or
practical.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS:
1. THAT the City Council waives the requirement of
competitive bidding in this particular case, as such
procedure is not deemed feasible or practical, and
the Mayor is authorized and directed to enter into a
first amendment to contract with Rogers and Associates,
Inc., Consulting Engineer, as provided above, and the
City Clerk- Treasurer is authorized and directed to
attest the same.
2. THAT a copy of said Amendment is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
3. THAT this Ordinance being immediately necessary in pro-
viding for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety, an emergency is declared to
exist and this Ordinance shall be, take effect, and be
in force after it's passage and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF November 19 81
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AYOR
ATTESTED:
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C TY CLERK TREASURER