RES NO 06-07-2009 r,.
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. p q -2009
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
PURCHASE CERTAIN VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN POLICE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE STATE
PURCHASE CONTRACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is in need of certain police vehicles, for the safety of life and
protection of property by the City of Van Buren Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, utilizing funds already allocated in the 2009 budget, desires
to purchase three (3) Ford Crown Victoria police pursuit sedans, for the price of
$24,062.00 each, fully equipped, as set forth in attachment "A" hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding by purchasing such
vehicles though the state purchase contract, pursuant to ARK. CODE ANN. 19 -11-
249, and the City has decided that it is in its best interest to purchase the above listed
vehicles via the 2009 Arkansas State Contract, Award No. SP -09 -0028.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TFIE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Police Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate need of
the vehicles setforth above.
SECTION 2: Said vehicles are to be purchased via the 2009 Arkansas State Contract, Award No.
SP -09 -0028, from Bob Hurley Ford, for the total sum of $24,062.00 each.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of
Van Buren to execute all documents, contracts, and agreements necessary to
effectuate this action.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van B Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (p for and 0 agai st. the foregoi g Resolution at its
meeting held on the 15"' day of June 2009.
Robert D. Fre .yor
ATTESTED: AP' S VE S TO FO 4
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Dona d Jenkins, ey