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0927 \{\ ORDINANCE NO. 927 (#7 - 90) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A USED VEHICLE TO BE UTILIZED BY CITY DEPARTMEN~S AS A COMMAND POST / HAZ/MAT UNIT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Jacksonville to have adequate equipment to properly respond to emergencies in the City, for there is no adequate equipment to provide the services needed in a Command post / HAZ/MAT unit in response to local emergency situations: and, WHEREAS, purchase of a new vehicle is beyond the monetary budget of the City; however, purchase of a quality used vehicle from the private sector market with a maximum expenditure of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) would provide good value and equip- ment within the means of the City's budget: and, WHEREAS, this vehicle can be utilized by a number of City departments to allow adequate equipment for a self-contained ana mobile Command post for local officials at an emergency incident and/or disaster location within our City limits. In addition, this vehicle can serve as a HAZ/MAT unit for storage and treatment for those involved in response to emergency incidents involving any hazardous materials: and, WHEREAS, because time is of the essence in order to secure the purchase of this used vehicle and to provide the most effi- cient and effective emergency response service to the citizens of Jacksonville. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COtJNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION ONE: Competitive binding for the purpose of purchasing a used-vehicle to be utilized by City departments as a Command post/HAZ/MAT unit would be costly and non-productive, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical. SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated ~14-58-~, for the purpose of purchasing a used vehicle, whether it be a motor home or travel trailer, from the used vehicle market in this area and auth- orization is given to the Jacksonville Fire Department to super- vise the purchase such a unit for the best value available, with a maximum expenditure of Ten Thousand Dollars (S10,000.00) given for the purchase and preparatory work (if necessary) in order for said vehicle to meet the City's needs and standards. Said purchase shall be made as quickly as possible, but value and condition shall be foremost in consideration of this purchase. If an ade- quate vehicle is not found within six (6) months from the date of passage of this Ordinance, then this matter shall be brought back before this Council for review and further determination. SECTION THREE: It being necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by providing adequate emergency response service, it is hereby declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage. SECTION FOUR: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are specifically repealed to the extent of such conflict. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS /9 '/!J. DAY OF APRIL, lQQO. ATTEST: J~ /h.{~) LUhA M. LEONARD~CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~) i".""" 1 /' ./ ! ~ - , . ." . ';' ," \1 Iff.) ..' I), J ) .. \iLAJ~ Lt..(jL~. ". i Jl:!V-~- __ KEIT~ VAUGHAN,(ITY ATTORNEY \\~ CITY OF J ACKSON"ILIJ'R , ARKANSAS ___________ 0 IJ BY: o~k)~ TOMMY SWAIM;! MAYOR