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1749ORDINANCE NO. 1749 (#02 - 2024) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR ROOF REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FOR A CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BUILDING LOCATED AT 200 DUPREE DRIVE, AND VARIOUS OTHER REPAIRS; FOR APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCESS FOR DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE REPRESENTATIVES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, repairs to the City -owned building located at 200 Dupree Drive (Building) 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 Building are urgent and time -sensitive due to the impact on public safety and the need to resume regular operations promptly; and 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 Building Maintenance Department asks City Council to waive competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Raintight Roofing, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the removal of existing roof and shingles, installation of roof insulation board, installation of new roof and drains, and various other repairs by the Jacksonville Building Maintenance Department would be untimely, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical. SECTION 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 Building Maintenance Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized representative(s) to enter into contract with Raintight Roofing, Inc. not to exceed Eighty -One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($81,900), 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THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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. ORDINANCE NO. 1749 (#02 - 2024) Page Two APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS ATTEST: EF MORE, MAYOR SUSAN D VITT, CITY C ERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: STEP4iANIt FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY