1717ORDINANCE NO. 1717 (#01 - 2023)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE
JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT LICENSE PLATE READERS AND
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES; FOR APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION AND
ACCESS FOR DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
REPRESENTATIVES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that license plate readers and subscription
services for the Jacksonville Police Department can be obtained and provided by Vigilant
Solutions, LLC, a Delaware corporation.
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Police Department asks City Council to waive
competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Vigilant Solutions for
license plate readers and corresponding subscription services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for license plate readers and subscription
services for the Jacksonville Police Department would be costly, untimely, and non-
productive, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA § 14-
47-183, to authorize contracting for license plate readers and corresponding subscription
services for Jacksonville Police Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor
and/or his authorized representative(s) to enter into contract with Vigilant Solutions, LLC,
totaling a cost of Forty -Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty -Five Dollars ($48,555), plus any
applicable taxes.
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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2023.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 1717 (#01 - 2023)
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FJEMORE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SUSAN D VITT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY