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ORDINANCE NO. 953 (#16-81)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PURCHASING A PATROL/NARCOTIC DOG FOR THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to purchase a
new patrol/narcotic dog to provide vital assistance to the
Narcotics division in its fight against drugs in our
community; and,
WHEREAS, there is currently one (1) European import dog
available for training and sale from Canine Unlimited in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, which has an excellent reputation and top
qualifications for narcotic trained dogs; and,
WHEREAS, Canine Unlimited is recognized as a leader in
this field, having sold dogs to a number of other Arkansas
cities. All have expressed their praise for fair prices and
excellent trained dogs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTlQN OKK: Competitive bidding for the purpose of
purchasing a new patrol/narcotic dog would be costly and non-
productive, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and
impractical.
SECTION tHQ.: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pur-
suant to Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated SectioIl 14-58-~,
for the purpose of purchasing a new patrol/narcotic dog for ~)
the Jacksonville Police Department. Authorization is hereby
given to the Chief of Police to enter into a contract with
Canine Unlimited of Tulsa, Oklahoma, to provide such a dog at
a price of Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars
($7,800.00), seventy percent (70%) of which is due imme-
diately, with the remaining balance paid upon completion of
training and delivery of said animal.
SECTIQN Tl:l.REli: This Ord inance sha.ll take effect arid be
in force from and after its passage.
.s..ECTl.QN FOIJR.: All Ord ins.nces s.nd Reso Iu t ions, or parts
thereof, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed
to the extent of that conflict.
SECTlON ElVE.: Immediate action on this purchase 'will
act to diminish the negative effect drugs have on the safety
and welfare of the citizens of JacksonvilleM Therefore, an
emergency is hereby declared and this Ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon its passage and publication" as
provided by and subject to applicable law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS lqth DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
1991.
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TOMMY SWAIM /MAYOR
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