ORD NO 05-2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 5--
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AIR CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES
F014 THE INSTALLATION OF AN EXHAUST REMOVAL VENTILATION
SYSTEM /SLIDING BALANCER TRACK SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS: The City of Van Buren has been awarded a grant from the Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program; and
WI- IEREAS: These funds are to be utilized for the installation of an exhaust removal ventilation
system at all three fire stations within the Van Buren Fire Department; and
WHEREAS: The City of Van Buren duly advertised and let bids for the installation of an exhaust
removal ventilation system for the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS: Bids have been received and opened in accordance with Arkansas law and Air Cleaning
Technologies was the lowest acceptable bidder, with a bid of $53,946.00, meeting the bid
specifications; and
WHEREAS: The City of Van Buren has determined that the bid of Air Cleaning Technologies is the
best bid; and
WHEREAS: A state of emergency exists because the time constraints within the terms of the grant,
and the immediate installation is necessary, so as to provide for the health, safety, and
welfare of the citizens of Van Buren.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TILE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to accept and administer the grant funds from the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for this project, and to execute all documents,
contracts, and agreements necessary to effectuate this Ordinance.
SECTION 2: The City of Van Buren, Arkansas accepts the bid of $53,946.00, as submitted by Air
Cleaning Technologies. and set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, to be paid with the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant and five percent matching funds from the City of Van
Buren.
SEC'T'ION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Van
Buren to pay all expenses relating to this project and to execute all documents necessary
to effectuate this ordinance.
SECTION 4: That in order to facilitate the Grant herein, it is further found that there is an immediate
need to make the commitments herein and begin the improvements hereto as soon as
possible, 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.
IN WITNESS 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 Ordinance at its
Regular Meeting held on the 19 day of April 2010.
Robert D. eman, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer