HomeMy WebLinkAbout1825ORDINANCE NO. 1825 (#20-2026)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW ENGINE BAY AT JACKSONVILLE FIRE STATION NO. 3; 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 construction of a new engine bay at
Jacksonville Fire Station No. 3 is necessary for the continued efficient delivery of fire
protection and public safety services ; and ,
WHEREAS, three estimates were obtained for construction of the new engine bay ,
and Dave Kinman Construction , Inc., submitted the lowest estimate in the amount of One
Hundred Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Sixty Cents
($141 ,232.60); and ,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City
to waive competitive bidding and authorize the City to contract with Dave Kinman
Construction , Inc ., for construction of the new engine bay.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for construction of a new engine bay at
Jacksonville Fire Station No . 3 would be costly , untimely , and non-productive , making said
competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived , pursuant to A.C.A. § 14-
4 7-13 8, to authorize contracting for construction of a new engine bay at Jacksonville Fire
Station No. 3. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and /or his authorized
representative(s) to enter into contract with Dave Kinman Construction , Inc., for said
construction , at a cost of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars
and Sixty Cents ($141 ,232 .60).
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by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026.
CI T Y OF JACKSONVILL E, ARKANSAS
~·-Jf ELMORE , MAYOR
ORDINANCE NO. 1825 (#20 -2026)
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: