1663ORDINANCE NO. 1663 (#13-2021)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING BY THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A SHOT
CURTAIN FOR THE JACKSONVILLE SHOOTING RANGE; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a shot curtain for the Jacksonville
Shooting Range is needed and can be provided by ShotStop, Inc.
WHEREAS, said shot curtains are provided by two suppliers in the county, with
ShotShop, Inc. costing less than their competitor; as a result, City recommends the waiving
of competitive bidding and requests authority to contract with ShotStop, Inc. for the shot
curtain needed for the Jacksonville Shooting Range.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for a shot curtain for the Jacksonville
Shooting Range would be costly, non-productive, and time consuming, making said
competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §14-53-303, competitive
bidding is hereby waived for the purpose of purchasing a shot curtain for the Jacksonville
Shooting Range. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized
representative(s) to enter into contract with ShotStop, Inc. for said equipment. It is
anticipated that the equipment, together with a five (5) percent hold, will be provided for
the City of Jacksonville at One Hundred Eighty -Eight Thousand Five Hundred Twenty -
Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($188,527.50). Applicable taxes, shipping, and other
associated costs due have not been included in this number.
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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such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 19th DAY OF AUGUST 2021.
ORDINANCE NO. 1663 (413-2021)
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ATTEST:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
—44 S , AYOR
VITT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY