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1663ORDINANCE NO. 1663 (#13-2021) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A SHOT CURTAIN FOR THE JACKSONVILLE SHOOTING RANGE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City has determined that a shot curtain for the Jacksonville Shooting Range is needed and can be provided by ShotStop, Inc. WHEREAS, said shot curtains are provided by two suppliers in the county, with ShotShop, Inc. costing less than their competitor; as a result, City recommends the waiving of competitive bidding and requests authority to contract with ShotStop, Inc. for the shot curtain needed for the Jacksonville Shooting Range. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for a shot curtain for the Jacksonville Shooting Range would be costly, non-productive, and time consuming, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical. SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §14-53-303, competitive bidding is hereby waived for the purpose of purchasing a shot curtain for the Jacksonville Shooting Range. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized representative(s) to enter into contract with ShotStop, Inc. for said equipment. It is anticipated that the equipment, together with a five (5) percent hold, will be provided for the City of Jacksonville at One Hundred Eighty -Eight Thousand Five Hundred Twenty - Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($188,527.50). Applicable taxes, shipping, and other associated costs due have not been included in this number. 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THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 continued efficient delivery of public services and for the benefit, 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 19th DAY OF AUGUST 2021. ORDINANCE NO. 1663 (413-2021) Page Two ATTEST: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS —44 S , AYOR VITT, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY