ORD NO 15-2000 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 15 -2000
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE A TRUCK
FOR USE IN THE ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION, WAIVING BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, The City has a need to purchase a truck for use in the Animal Control
Division of the Van Buren Police Department;
WHEREAS, The Animal Control Division currently is only operating with one vehicle
due to mechanical problems with the other Division vehicle;
WHEREAS, Section 14 -58 -303 of the Arkansas Code Annotated provides that "The
governing body, by Ordinance, may waive the requirements of
competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such procedure is
deemed not feasible or practical
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City Council waives the requirements of competitive bidding in
this particular case as such procedure is not deemed feasible or practical.
SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized to negotiate for the purchase of a truck for
use in the Animal Control Division of the Van Buren Police Department.
SECTION 3: THAT providing animal control services is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and an emergency is
declared and this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force after its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2000.
MAYOR JO 'I: GS
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK- TREASURER