1704ORDINANCE NO. 1704 (#23 - 2022)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE
JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AND UPFITTING FOR
SAID VEHICLES; FOR APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCESS FOR
DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REPRESENTATIVES;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that five vehicles and the upfitting of said
vehicles for the Jacksonville Police Department can be obtained and provided by Superior
Auto Group and Arkansas Valley, respectively.
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Police Department asks City Council to waive
competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Superior Auto Group for
five vehicles and Arkansas Valley for the upfitting of said vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for vehicles and upfitting for the
Jacksonville Police Department would be costly, untimely, and non-productive, making said
competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA § 14-
47-183, to authorize contracting for five vehicles and upfitting for said vehicles for
Jacksonville Police Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his
authorized representative(s) to enter into contract with Superior Auto Group for five vehicles
and Arkansas Valley for upfitting services, totaling a cost of Three Hundred Forty -Five
Thousand Dollars ($345,000), plus any applicable taxes.
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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SUSA VITT, ITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEPHANIE RIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY