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ORDINANCE NO. 1735 (#19 - 2023)
vANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR REPAIRS TO THE
'ARK PAVILIONS, BATHROOMS, CONCESSION STAND, BLEACHER
'OUT COVERS, ROOFING, AND VARIOUS OTHER REPAIRS FOR
SUSTAINED DURING THE TORNADO ON MARCH 31, 2023; FOR
;TATE IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCESS FOR DEPARTMENT AND
F JACKSONVILLE REPRESENTATIVES; DECLARING AN
vCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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 E'KL+:AS, 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
WHEREAS, 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 qu tes, the lowest of which is presented herein; and
WH REAS, the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department asks City Council to
waive comp titive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Houses Construction
Company.
NONY, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL PF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
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CION ONE: Competitive bidding for Dupree Park demolition and
f pavilions, bathrooms, concession stand, bleacher and dugout covers,
amp, roofing, bridge, outfield walls, and various other repairs by the
Parks and Recreation Department would be untimely, making said competitive
isible and impractical.
ORDINCE NO. 1735 (919 - 2023)
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SE CTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA § 14
58-303, to authorize contracting for Dupree Park repairs referenced in the attached quote 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 Houses
Constructi n Company not to exceed Seven Hundred Sixty -Four Thousand One Hundred
Thirty -Two Dollars ($764,132), plus any applicable taxes.
SECTION THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions
taken by sa d 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
ATTEST:
SUSAN DAFT, CIT'
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AS TO FORM:
FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY