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ORDINANCE NO 5-10-1 <br /> AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE <br /> BATESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE WEAPONS AND <br /> ACCESSORIES FROM DEFENSE SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. <br /> WHEREAS, the Batesville Police Department is in need of certain weapons and <br /> accessories for the preservation of peace and safety in the City of Batesville; <br /> WHEREAS, the Batesville Police Department requires that said weapons and <br /> accessories meet certain specifications; <br /> WHEREAS, Defense Solutions Group, Inc. is the only weapons provider whose <br /> weaponry and accessories meets the specifications of the Batesville Police Department; <br /> WHEREAS, the Batesville Police Department needs said weapons and <br /> accessories immediately; <br /> WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated § 14-58-303 allows this governing body <br /> by ordinance to waive the requirements of competitive bidding in exceptional situations <br /> where bidding is deemed not feasible or practical; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE, <br /> ARKANSAS: <br /> Section 1. That the Batesville Police Department needs to purchase certain <br /> weapons and accessories. <br /> Section 2. That said weapons and accessories are to be purchased from <br /> Defense Solution Group, Inc. for the approximate sum of $58,000, more or less. <br /> Section 3. That because Defense Solutions Group, Inc. is the only provider of <br /> said weapons and accessories that can meet the specifications of the Batesville Police <br /> Department and because the department's need is immediate, competitive bidding is <br /> deemed to not be feasible or practical and is hereby waived. <br /> Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: That because the Batesville Police <br /> Department's need is immediate it is further found that an emergency exists and this <br /> ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety <br /> shall take effect from and after its passage and approval. <br /> PASSED AND APPROVED this 26th day of October, 2015. <br /> Honor Rick Elum ayor <br /> enise M. Johnston, Ci Clerk <br />