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1719ORDINANCE NO. 1719 (#03 - 2023) AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO REBUILD A JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE; 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 a Jacksonville Public Works vehicle used for garbage pick-up can be rebuilt by Terrific Trucks and Equipment Sales, LLC. WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Public Works Department asks City Council to waive competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with Terrific Trucks and Equipment Sales, LLC to rebuild a City of Jacksonville garbage truck. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for rebuilding or refurbishing the vehicle for Jacksonville Public Works 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 rebuilding the vehicle for Jacksonville Public Works Department Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized representative(s) to enter into contract with Terrific Trucks and Equipment Sales, LLC, at a cost of One Hundred Seventy -One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy -Four Dollars ($171,974.00), 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THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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. ORDINANCE NO. 1719 (#03 - 2023) Page Two APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2023. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS <:Z� -Zz' F LMORE, MAYOR ATTEST: A&AA SUSAN DAVIT, CITY CLERK VED AS TO FORM: STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY