ORD NO 15-2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
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ORDINANCE NO. 15 -2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE CONTRACT FOR
THE REPAIRS TO THE ROOF OF THE VAN BUREN
TRAIN DEPOT; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren previously contracted with Kraftsman Building Services
Co. of Beaver, Arkansas to complete repairs to the roof of the Van Buren Train
Depot. The initial contract was in the amount of $18,950.00, however, an
additional $3,800.00 was necessary to complete the project pursuant to the
attached change order, Exhibit "A," making the total project cost $22,750.00; and
WHEREAS, based on a review by the Mayor's office, the City of Van Buren has determined
that the change order was in the best interest of the City and will benefit the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Van Buren; and
WHEREAS the City Council has determined, pursuant to ARK. CODE ANN
14- 58- 303(b)(2)(B) that exceptional circumstances exist, specifically the
unique and on going nature of the project, which render formal competitive
bidding process impractical and /or unfeasible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council in accordance with the terms of ARK. CODE ANN
14- 58- 303(b)(2)(B), hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding in this
particular case, as such procedure is not deemed feasible or practical, and hereby
authorizes and directs the Mayor to modify the contracts for the above described
repairs and improvements.
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.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby duly authorized to modify the initial
contract in the amount of $18,950.00, up to the price set forth in Exhibit "A," for
an increase in the contract amount of $3,800.00, for a total project cost of
$22,750.00, as appropriated herein, to be paid out of capital improvements, and to
execute all documents, contracts, and agreements necessary to effectuate this
Ordinance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 6 against, the foregoing Ordinance at
its Regular Meeting held on the 16th day of August 2010.
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Robert D. Freeman, v ayor
ATTESTED:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer