RES NO 12-01-2007 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. o--' -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
PURCHASE, A CERTAIN VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN FIRE 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 Fire Department: and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, utilizing proceeds from the previous sale of an old fire truck,
desires to purchase one (1) Dodge Durango truck for the price of $23.063.00, 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
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 -R;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Fire 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 -R, from Lander's Dodge, for the sun of $23,063.00.
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 Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of .5 for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its
meeting held on the 17th day of December 2007.
Robert D. Freer
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ATTESTED: APPROVED AS 0 FORM:
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. 'Douala Jenkins, Jr., City Attorney