1756ORDINANCE NO. 1756 (#09 - 2024)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO PURCHASE A
JACKSONVILLE SANITATION DEPARTMENT VEHICLE; 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 a Jacksonville Sanitation Department
vehicle used for garbage pick-up may be purchased from Arkansas Municipal Equipment.
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Sanitation Department asks City Council to waive
competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Arkansas Municipal
Equipment for the purchase of a City of Jacksonville garbage truck.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for purchasing the vehicle for
Jacksonville Sanitation 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 the purchase of the vehicle for Jacksonville Sanitation
Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized
representative(s) to enter into contract with Arkansas Municipal Equipment, at a cost of
Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($80,500.00), 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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF JUNE, 2024.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
ELMORE, MAYOR
ORDINANCE NO. 1756 (#09 - 2024)
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ATTEST:
SUSAN DAVTT, ClT-Y--CLERK
APPRO ED AS TO FORM:
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STEP IE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY