1469 ORDINANCE NO, 1469 (#31 - 12)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) USED
POLICE UNITS FOR THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS,the Police Department is in need of additional patrol units for use
by the Department's Patrol Division; and,
WHEREAS, because funds are limited, the Police Department has located
Three (3) used and fully reconditioned Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers that are
available for purchase at a reasonable rate and timeframe, with delivery and full
reconditioning included. As a result, this is an opportunity to purchase compatible
patrol units at a reasonable cost to the Department, which will allow for continued
police protection for our citizens and an increase in the number of reliable Police
vehicles available for the Police Department.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE,ARKANSAS:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the purpose of obtaining
used and reconditioned Police vehicles for the Jacksonville Police Department would
be costly, non-productive, and time consuming, making said competitive bidding
unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Pursuant to ACA§ 14-58-303,competitive bidding
is hereby waived for the purpose of purchasing from the Police Department's
Equipment Fund Three (3) used and fully reconditioned vehicles (2006 Ford Crown
Victoria #0294, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria #0285, and a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
#4517) for use by the Police Department. Authorization is hereby given to the
Mayor and/or his designated representative to execute necessary documents with
Big Bear Cruisers of Mena, Arkansas, the only supplier of the above referenced
police units that has agreed to accept a purchase price, including refurbishment, a
limited warranty, and delivery for the total sum of Thirty-six Thousand One Hundred
Six Dollars ($36,106.00), with anticipated delivery of the fully reconditioned police
units within Thirty (30) days.
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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actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent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.
SECTION FOUR: It is imperative that the Police Department have
additional reliable patrol units available for the Patrol Division, so immediate use of
the aforementioned units and expenditure of funds is required. Therefore, to
promote the public welfare, health, and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to
exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after passage and
publication, as provided by and subject to the requirements of applicable law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF DECEMBER,
2012,
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,ARKANSAS
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