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1734AN ORDI DUPREE TORNAD, ACCESS ORDINANCE NO. 1734 (#18 - 2023) vANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR REPAIRS TO THE PARK LIGHTING 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 r WHEREAS, Dupree Park, located within the jurisdiction of the City of Jacksonville, has suffered substantial damages as a result of the tornado that occurred on March 31, 2023; and w 1+ HEAS, repairs to Dupree Park are necessary to restore it to a safe and functional ondition for the benefit and enjoyment of the community; and WE EREAS, 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 company 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 quotes, the lowest of which is presented herein; and WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department asks City Council to waive competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LEC. NO� THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL F THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SEC ION ONE: Competitive bidding for Dupree Park lighting by the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department would be untimely, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical. SEC ION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA § 14- 58-303, to authorize contracting for Dupree Park lighting for the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized representative(s) to enter into contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC not to exceed Six Hundred On Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($601,500), plus any applicable taxes. ORDINANCE NO. 1734 (#18 - 2023) Page Two SE'd TION THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by s Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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. ATTEST: 0 OVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS AS TO FC FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY