ORD NO 14-2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO.I -2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
CONTRACT AND TO PURCHASE LIGHTING
EQUIPMENT FOR SOFTBALL FIELDS LOCATED AT
THE FIELD OF DREAMS THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL
PURCHASING SYSTEM AND THE TEXAS ARKANSAS
PURCHASING SYSTEM "TIPS/TAPS COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren recognizes the need to provide for the recreational
needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to meet the recognized recreational needs, the City desires to
construct new softball fields at the Field of Dreams: and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to light said fields for play after hours of
darkness; and
WHEREAS, after a review of the various lighting equipment and resources available, the City
of Van Buren desires to purchase light structures from MUSCO Lighting for the
total price of $65.000.00 plus sales tax, labor, and unloading of equipment as
applicable; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to waive the expense and time of bidding by purchasing
such equipment through a cooperative purchasing agreement such as the one
between the City of Van Buren and "PIPS /PAPS, 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
equipment via TIPS /TAPS, pursuant to the terms setforth in the contract pricing
worksheet attached hereto as Exhibit "A
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren, Arkansas is in immediate need of certain equipment, as
set forth above.
SECTION 2: Said equipment is to be purchased via TIPS /TAPS, for the sum of $65,000.00 plus
sales tax, labor, and unloading of equipment as applicable.
SECTION 3: It is further found that due to the immediate need to acquire this equipment an
emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the
preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, it shall take effect
immediately from and after its passage and approval.
SECTION 4: 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 Ordinance.
SECTION 5: The various provisions and parts of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be
severable, and, if any section or part of a section, or any provision or part of a
provision herein, is declared to be unconstitutional, inappropriate, or invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the
remainder of this Ordinance and to that extent the provisions hereto are declared
to be severable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of t for and Q against, the foregoing Ordinance at
its Regular Meeting held on the 16th day of August, 2010.
to
Robert D. ayo
ATTESTED:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer