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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE REPAIR WORK
NECESSARY ON EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Fire Department of
Jacksonville, Arkansas to have its 1975 model Front Line Pumper
repaired in order to provide dependable and proper service to
the citizens of Jacksonville; and,
WHEREAS, the normal service life of a Front Line Pumper
is approximately ten (10) years, but with a rebuilt engine and
repairs this vehicle could provide services for many years with
minimum expense; and,
WHEREAS, the Correction Industries Division of the Arkansas
Department of Corrections is capable of providing the necessary
services and repairs at a savings of approximately forty percent
(40%) over retail repair facilities, provides an excellant
agreement for any services performed, and has serviced other
cities in the State with similar repairs, all of which stated
they had received excellant service at minimum expense;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: Competitive bidding for the repair work
necessary for the 1975 Front Line Pumper for the City of
Jacksonville, Arkansas, would be costly and nonproductive,
making said competitive bidding not feasible or practical.
SECTION 2: Competitive bidding is hereby waived pursuant
to Ark. Stat. Ann. ~19-4425, for the repair work necessary for
the Front Line Pumper for the Fire Department and authorization
is given for said repair to be perfolllled by the Arkansas Depart-
ment of Corrections of Tucker, Arkansas.
SECTION 3: Any Ordinance in conflict herewith is specifi-
cally repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: It is hereby ascertained and declared that
efficient and effective fire protection can only be provided with
proper and suitable fire fighting equipment, and that only by the
passage of this Ordinance can such protection be guaranteed. It
is, therefore, declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance,
being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety, shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY
198-7 .
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
ATTEST:
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TOM~~YOR
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LUL~M. LEONARD,'lCITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: