ORD NO 13-2016 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -2016
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ARK. CODE
ANN. § 14-42-107,AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS
WITH AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, A.C.A § 14-42-107 requires an ordinance be enacted specifically permitting the
conducting of any business between an official or employee of the city and the City of
Van Buren; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren wishes to conduct business, on an ongoing basis,with Arkansas
Mill Supply Company,where Mr.Mike Richmond is employed and he is also the brother
of Ms. Phyllis Thomas,Van Buren City Clerk-Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Administration and the Van Buren City Council that compliance with
A.C.A. § 14-42-107 is satisfied for the conducting of all city business; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is immediately necessary for preservation of the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas and an
emergency exists which requires that this Ordinance become immediately effective and in
full force and effect.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
TILE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1 Arkansas Mill Supply Company,where Mr. Mike Richmond is employed and he is also
the brother of Ms. Phyllis Thomas,Van Buren City Clerk-Treasurer,is hereby authorized
to conduct business with the City of Van Buren.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance being necessary for the financial continuity of the City of Van Buren,
Arkansas,and necessary in providing for the immediate preservation of the public peace,
health, and safety,an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect
and be in force 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 Co for and 0 against, the foregoing Ordinance at its regular
meeting held on the 19th day of September 2016.
Robert D.F - •
Mayor gip
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Ph ilhs Thomas Cance A.Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney