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ORDINANCE NO. 1121 (#7 - 99)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PURCHASING A MAINT}!;NANCE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE'S
COMMUNICA TION SYSTEM; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSESo
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WHEREAS, in an effort to protect the City of Jacksonville's communication
system, the City must obtClln a maintenance contract for service and protection of
the City's communication system that services all City departments; and,
WHEREAS, the unusual nature and complexity of the system currently being
used by the City of Jacksonville requires purchase and protection of our system, and
Motorola is the only provider who can properly service and maintain the entire
system. Because accurate and functional operation of the entire system is vital to
the effective and efficient operation of the City's various departments, only one
vendor can provide the specific contract services needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAI~l!ID AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the PUl pose of purchasing
a maintenance contract for the City of Jacksonville's communication system would
be costly and non-productive, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and
impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant
to ACA ~14-58-383, for the approval of a maintenance contract for the City of
Jacksonville~s communication system. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor
to enter into a maintenance service agreement with Motorola Service Division of
Kenner~ Louisiana, to provide comprehensive communication system
maintenance/service at a cost of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-eight and
41/100 Dollars ($4,838.41) per month, covering the period of May 1, 1999 through
December 31,2000.
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actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent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: Immediate implementation of maintenance
coverage for the City's communication system is necessary for the continued safety
and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville. Therefore, an emergency is hereby
declared, and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and
publication, as provided by and subject to the requirements of applicable law.
APPROVED AND ADOPfED THIS 1r!:- DAY OF MAY, 1999.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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