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1509ORDINANCE NO. 1509 (#02 -14) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITIZEN EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SERVICES; FOR APPROPRIATE TRAININGANDACCESSFOR KEYCITYREPRESENTATIVES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHEREAS, after several years of use of the CodeRED emergency notification system, the City Council realizes the importance of immediate and efficient distribution accurate information about weather and other related emergency conditions to its citizens. For citizens' safety, Jacksonville has learned that such services provided by a sole source with proper means, equipment, and technology provides rapid, immediate, and accurate distribution of emergency information for Jacksonville citizens who register for such notifications; and, WHEREAS, said services, related equipment, and the necessary training for such have been provided at a competitive price through use of the CodeRED system from Emergency Communications Network, Inc. (ECN) of Ormond Beach, Florida. ECN is the sole and exclusive source for said warning service and has agreed to furnish such service, the related equipment, and appropriate training at a reduced cost over the next Five (5) years. As such, the City recommends waiver of competitive bidding and request that it be allowed to contract with ECN for said services and system for its citizens, the necessary equipment, and relevant training. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION ONE; Competitive bidding for the purchase of an Emergency Warning System serviceS, related equipment, and training for the City of Jacksonville 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, to authorize contracting for Emergency Warning System services, related equipment, and training. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with Emergency Communications Network, Inc. of ORDINANCE NO, 1509 (#02 — 2014) PAGE TWO Ormond Beach, Florida for the Warning Services through the CodeRED Warning System, together with related equipment and training, all for a cost not to exceed Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-seven and 50/100 Dollars ($19,237.50), together with any applicable tax. 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 improvement of public facilities and the 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 L� * DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS w rr-r�r_ . MA YOR