RES NO 08-04-2007 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 8` 4. -2007
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
CONTRACT FOR, AND TO PURCHASE, A CERTAIN
VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN STREET
DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE STATE PURCHASE
CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is in immediate need of a certain vehicle for the safety of life
and protection of property by the City of Van Buren Street Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren desires to purchase one (1) Ford F350 Diesel truck for the
price of $26,381.70; 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
WHEREAS, the City has decided that it is in its best interest to purchase the above listed vehicle
via the 2007 Arkansas State Contract Award No. SP -07 -0035;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN 13UREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Street Department of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate need of
a certain vehicle, as setforth above.
SECTION 2: Said vehicle is to be purchased via the 2007 Arkansas State Contract Award No. SP-
07 -0035, from Lander's Ford, for the sum of $26,381.70.
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.
SECTION 4: Eight vehicles currently operated by the Street Department will be disposed of by sale
or other means.
IN TESTIMONY WI- HEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of (0 for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at
its meeting held on the 20th day of August 2007.
Robert D. Free a r
ATTESTED: APPROVED A TO FO 9:
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Doi Id Jenkins, J Cit. omey