ORD NO 19-2001 0 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. I
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND
WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
WHEREAS, The City is in need of computer software for the City Clerk's
office for the efficient collection and use of data; and
WHEREAS, The City, in conjunction with the Van Buren Municipal Utilities
Commission, has the opportunity to purchase the needed software
from InCode, a software company; and
WHEREAS, It would be in the best interest of the City of Van Buren. Arkansas
if competitive bidding requirements are waived for the purchase of
said software as said procedure would not be feasible or practical;
and
WHEREAS. An Ordinance is required to waive said requirements as the cost of
the software to be purchased is in excess of the limit allowing
purchases without competitive bidding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That pursuant to A.C.A. 14- 58- 303(b)(2)(B), the City may
purchase, along with the Van Buren Municipal Utilities
Commission, the necessary software from InCode without
competitive bidding as said bidding is neither feasible nor
practical. The City's portion for purchasing the software is not to
exceed $60.000.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2001.
MAY C\,
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK TREASURER
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