1791ORDINANCE NO. 1791 (#20 - 2025)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE
JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES; 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 three vehicles for the Jacksonville Police
Department can be obtained and provided by Superior Auto Group.
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Police Department asks City Council to waive
competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Superior Auto Group for
three vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for vehicles for the Jacksonville Police
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 three vehicles for Jacksonville Police Department.
Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized representative(s) to enter
into contract with Superior Auto Group for three vehicles, at a cost of One Hundred Fifty -
Four Thousand and Seven Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($154,713.00), 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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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: It is hereby found and determined that the timely acquisition of
vehicles for the Jacksonville Police Department is critical to maintaining adequate law
enforcement operations and ensuring public safety. Delays caused by the competitive
bidding process would hinder the Department's ability to replace necessary vehicles, thereby
impairing its capacity to respond effectively to emergencies and provide essential public
safety services. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from and after its date of passage.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF JULY, 2025.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
ATTEST: F ELMORE, MAYOR
SUSAN DAVI, CITY CLERK
AS TO FORM:
STR"HINIE IPUIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY