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1239 000054 ORDINANCE NO. 1239 (# 1- 05) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CII f OF JACKSONVILL~ ARKANSASL FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A NEW PUMPER TRU~K FOR TH~ FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. . --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- WHEREAS, the pumper trucks used by the Fire Department are vital to the health and safety of citizens of the City of Jacksonvi Ie. In order to provide improved and more efficient service to our citizens, a new and upgraded 2005 pumper truck is necessary; and, WHEREAS, Pro Fire Equi )ment of Olive Branch, Mississi )p~ which sells Pierce Pumper Trucks, is t le only authorized source for said brana of trucks. Past experience has shown that the Pierce Trucks serve the Department well, the Department is ab e to obtain such a truck at a competitive rate, and most maintenance needs can be met by a member of the Fire Department. As such, it is recommended that the City contract with Pro Fire Equipment of Olive Branchl Mississippi, for said pumper truck, and Pro Fire has agreed to provide such needed pumper truck with appropriate guarantees and warranties at a fair and reasonable rate. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CII f COUNCIL OF THE CII f OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the Qurpose of obtaining a new 2005 Pierce Custom Contender Pum Jer TrucK for the Fire Department would be cost y, non-productive{ and time consuming, ma <ing said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical. SECTION I \1\10: Pursuant to ACA ~14-58-383, comgetitive bidding is hereby waived for the purpose of obtaining a new 2005 Pierce Custom Contender Pum Jer Truck for the Fire Department from Pro Fire Equipment. Authorization is here)y given to the Mayor and/or his designated representative to execute necessary documents with Pro Fire Equipment of 0 ive Brancl, Mississippi, for tle purchase of a 2005 Pierce Custom Contender Pumper Truck for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Five Thousand Dol ars ($205,000.00). Tlis amount is to be paid from budgeted 2005 Fire Department Equipment funds. 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THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such confl ict. Cll Y OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS ~ .2J~~ , TO MY SWAIM, MAYOR . "'~ 11 '( AIIJY