1726ORDINANCE NO. 1726 (#10 - 2023)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL
AND DISPOSAL; 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 storm debris removal and disposal can be
provided by TFR Enterprises, Inc.
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Public Works Department asks City Council to waive
competitive bidding and request they be allowed to contract with TFR Enterprises, Inc. to
remove and dispose of debris.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for storm debris removal and disposal by
the Jacksonville Public Works Department would be untimely, making said competitive
bidding unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA § 14-
47-138, to authorize contracting for storm debris removal and disposal for the Jacksonville
Public Works Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and/or his authorized
representative(s) to enter into contract with TFR Enterprises, Inc., at a cost of One Million
Forty -Thousand Dollars ($1,040,000), 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taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 2023.
ORDINANCE NO. 1726 (#10 - 2023)
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ATTEST:
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
J LMORE, MAYOR
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SUSAN DA ITT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY