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1332 ORDINANCE NO, 1332 ( #31 - 07) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR THE JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER; DECLARINGAN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Animal Shelter is in need of a computer software system for management of records regarding adoptions, shelter animals, licenses, fees, and court records; and, WHEREAS, Multiple Options, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island, is qualified to provide said software, support services, implementation, and training for such and has agreed to do so timely and at a competitive cost. From research and referrals, this software is the best available and is highly recommended. As such, the Department recommends waiver of competitive bidding and for the City to contract with Multiple Options, Inc. to purchase the necessary software and system. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 6F THE CITY 6F JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT :: SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the purchase of software, services, implementation and training program the Jacksonville Animal Shelter would be costly and non - productive, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical. SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA §14-58 -383, to authorize the purchase of software, services, implementation, and training for the Jacksonville Animal Shelter. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with Multiple Options, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island, for the purchase of a software management system support services, implementation, and training for the Jacksonville Animal Shelter at a cost not to exceed Eleven Thousand Fifty Dollars ($11,050.00). SECTION THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance, necessary for the improvement of public facilities and the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and animals of Jacksonville, should be implemented immediately. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared, and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2o 14 - DAY OF DECEMBER, 2007. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS TOMMY SWAI ,MAYOR . ..� St ��, SUSAN Pis ? / , ` - 001 4 direa■ ROBE' " E. BAMAT'TO' _� �