ORD NO 09-2014 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS C
ORDINANCE NO. ` -2014
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO CONIRACT WITH
FORSGREN,INC.FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS; WAIVING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING ; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Highway Department has contracted with Forsgren, Inc. for improvements to
Highway 64 within the city limits of Van Buren,Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, based on a review by the City Engineer , the City of Van Buren has determined that the
improvements to South 4th Street and South 8th Street to the north of Highway 64 are in the best
interest of the city and will benefit the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Van Buren;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, pursuant to ARK. CODE ANN. § 14-58-303(b)(2)(B) that
exceptional circumstances exist, specifically the on-going nature of this project, which renders
the formal competitive bidding process impractical and/or unfeasible;and
WHEREAS, a state of emergency exists because the street repairs and improvements herein are needed
immediately to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Van Buren and to
preserve the property of the city.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION1: The City Council in accordance with the terms of ARK. CODE ANN § 14-58-
303(b)(2)(B),hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding in this particular case,as
such procedure is not deemed feasible or practical,and hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor
to contract for the above described improvements.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is hereby duly authorized to contract in the amount of$83,881.25,with Forsgren,
Inc.as appropriated herein,to be paid out of capital improvements,and to execute all
documents,contracts,and agreements necessary to effectuate this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: That in order to contract repairs hereto,at the amounts herein, it is further found that there
is an immediate need and as such an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance
being necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare,shall take
full effect from and after its passage and approval.
SECTION 4: To the extent there is any conflict this Ordinance hereby amends or supersedes any
ordinance(s)previously adopted by the City of Van Buren, and the various provisions and parts
hereto are hereby declared to be severable, and, if any section or part of a section, or any
provision or part of a provision herein, is declared to be unconstitutional,
inappropriate, or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not
invalidate or affect the remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto are
declared to be severable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of 6 for and 0 against, the foregoing Ordinance at its special
meeting held on the 8th day of July 2014.
R•bert D. Fri
Mayor
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Barbie Curtis an olk A.ett7
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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We hereby propose to furnish labor and materials—complete in accordancea� with the above specifications,for the sum of:
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified.All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices.Any alteration or
deviation from above specifications involving extra costs,will be executed only upon written orders,and will become an extra charge over and above
the estimate.All agreements contingent upon strikes,accidents or delays beyond Our control.Owner to carry fire,tornado and other necessary
insurance.Our workers ore fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance.
Authorized Signature
NOTE This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within -- /5 days.
Acceptance of Proposal
The above prices,specifications and conditions are satisfactory and ore hereby accepted.You are out horized to do the work as specified.Payment wilt
be made as outlined above.
Accepted: Signature
Dote - .4.f, Signature
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