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ORDINANCE NO, 1399 ( #04 -10)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE
OF CITIZEN EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SERVICES; FOR
VARIOUS TRAINING AND ACCESS FOR KEY CITY REPRESENTATIVES;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, from unfortunate experiences otherwise, the City Council knows
first hand the importance of distribution in an immediate and efficient manner
accurate information about weather and other related emergency conditions to its
citizens. To enhance the safety of its residents, Jacksonville has learned that such
services can be provided by a sole source that has the means, equipment, and
technology to provide rapid,_ immediate, and accurate distribution of information of
emergency conditions and circumstances through use of telephones to Jacksonville
citizens who wish to register for such notifications; and,
WHEREAS, said services, related equipment, and the necessary training for
such are readily available at a competitive price through use of tine CodeRED
I I system, available through Emergency Communications Network, Inc. (ECN), of
O rmond Beach, Florida. ECN is the sole and exclusive source for said warning
service and agrees to furnish such service, the related equipment, and appropriate
training at a competitive cost and in a timely manner. As such, the City
recommends waiver of competitive bidding and request that it be allowed to
contract with ECN for said services and system for its citizens, the necessary
equipment, and relevant training.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT?
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the purchase of an Emergency
Warning System services, related equipment, and training for the Ci of
Jacksonville would be costly and non - productive, making said competitive bi ding
unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA
§14 -58 -383, to authorize contracting for said Emergency blaming System services,
related equipment, and training. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into a contract with Emergency Communications Network Inc. of
Ormond Beach, Florida for the Warning Services through the CodeRED Warning
System, together with related equipment and training, all for a cost not to exceed
Twenty-one Thousand Six Hundred Fifty -six and 25 /100 Dollars ($21.656.25),
together with any applicable tax.
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.
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SECTION FOUR; This Ordinance, necessary for the improvement of public
facilities and the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens 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 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
CITY 4 - SONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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