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ORDINANCE NO. 1732 (#16 - 2023)
vANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR REPAIRS TO THE
PARK BLEACHERS FOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED DURING THE
ON MARCH 31,2023; FOR APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION AND
FOR DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
NTATIVES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
S.
WE EREAS, Dupree Park, located within the jurisdiction of the City of Jacksonville,
has sufferec substantial damages as a result of the tornado that occurred on March 31, 2023;
and
w EKLAS, repairs to Dupree Park are necessary to restore it to a safe and
functional condition for the benefit and enjoyment of the community; and
WHEREAS, the repairs required for Dupree Park are urgent and time -sensitive due
to the impact on public safety and the need to resume regular park operations promptly; and
WHEREAS, the City has insurance coverage that will cover the costs associated
with the repairs to Dupree Park; and
WH REAS, The City will submit the necessary documentation and claims to the
insurance cc mpany to ensure reimbursement for the costs associated with the repairs.
WHEREAS, the City, in its best efforts to secure the lowest possible price, has
obtained qu tes, the lowest of which is presented herein; and
WH REAS, the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department asks City Council to
waive comy etitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Cunningham
Recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SEC ION ONE: Competitive bidding for bleacher repairs by the Jacksonville
Parks and creation Department would be untimely, making said competitive bidding
unfeasible a4d impractical.
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58-303, to
and Recre
authorized
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applicable
ON TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA § 14-
orize contracting for Dupree Park bleacher repairs for the Jacksonville Parks
1 Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his
esentative(s) to enter into contract with Cunningham Recreation not to exceed
Fifty -Two Thousand Six Hundred Ten Dollars ($152,610.00), plus any
s and freight charges.
ORDINANCE NO. 1732 (416 - 2023)
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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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SE TION 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.
OVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
LMORE, MAYOR
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SUSAN DANT, CITY CLERK
AS TO FORM:
STEP1!IANI� FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY