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CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. -2001
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR
EMERGENCY SERVICES.
WHEREAS, The winter ice storm in December devastated the City
of Van Buren, leaving massive destruction of debris
creating a health and safety hazard for the citizens of
the city; and
WHEREAS, Van Buren has been declared a national and state disaster
area; and
WHEREAS, As a result of the winter storm, debris removal existed,
and continues to exist, emergency situations and jobs
for which the City must contract for the use of
equipment, manpower and other services; and
WHEREAS, Due to the City's designation as a disaster area, the
requirement of competitive bidding is automatically waived
but the Council approval is still required for expenditures
over $10,000.00; and
WHEREAS, The City anticipates that its expenses in contracting for
such equipment, manpower and other services will be
reimbursed from FEMA funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to
enter into any contracts for whatever amounts the Mayor
deems necessary in order to effectuate the clean -up of
the devastated area and to help alleviate the health and
safety hazards and concerns which existed and currently
exist; and further hereby ratifies any such contracts
which have already been executed and become effective.
SECTION 2: THAT this Ordinance being necessary for the immediate
protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of Van Buren, Arkansas, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full
force and effect from and after its passage.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JANUARY 2001
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK- TREASURER
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