RES NO 05-04-2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5 4 2010
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
CONTRACT FOR, AND TO PURCHASE, A CERTAIN
VEHICLE FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN STREET
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 Street Department;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren desires to purchase one (1) Dodge 1/2 -ton 4x4 pickup
truck for the price of $25,352.00; 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 2010 Arkansas State Contract Award No. SP -10 -0001;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Street 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 2010 Arkansas State Contract Award No. SP-
10 0001, from Red River Dodge, for the sum of $25,352.00 plus applicable taxes.
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.
SECTION 4: Two vehicles currently operated by the Street Departiuent will be disposed of by sale
or other means.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and n against, the foregoing
Resolution at its Regular Meeting held on the 17` day of May 2010.
I
Ro.ert D.
Mayor
ATTESTED:
Barbie Curtis
City Clerk/Treasurer