ORD NO 16-2018 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO 1(. - 2018
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 Star
Mechanical Supply, which is managed by Mr. T.J. Rust,husband of Van Buren
city employee Mrs. Ashley Rust; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Administration and the Van Buren City Council that in
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 THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: Star Mechanical Supply, which is managed by Mr. T.J. Rust, husband of Van
Buren city employee Mrs. Ashley Rust, 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 :uren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of CQ for and !I against, the fore_o'ng Ordinance at
its regular meeting held on the 23rd day of July 2018. IF i
Robert D.- -11111111 ;------ +
Mayor
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Phy is Thomas an ice A. le w
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney