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ORDINANCE NO. 2011 ( - <br /> AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND <br /> AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC METER READ METERS <br /> FOR THE BATESVILLE UTILITY DEPARTMENT <br /> WHEREAS, the Batesville Utility Department purchased approximately 300 <br /> Automatic Read Meters from Badger AMR in 2010 to begin the implementation of <br /> Automatic Read Meters throughout the utility system; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Batesville Utility Department is trained to use this product and is <br /> currently using this product, and selection of another Automatic Read Meter vendor <br /> would increase expenses for new hardware, software, and training; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Batesville Utility Department has the capability to purchase <br /> Automatic Read Meters from Badger AMR at the 2010 quote until June 7, 2011. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br /> BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS: <br /> Section 1. That the Batesville Utility Department needs to purchase Automatic <br /> Read Meters and this purchase is budgeted in the 2011 budget. <br /> Section 2. That said meters are to be purchased from Badger Meter Mfg. for the <br /> approximate sum of $350,000.00, more or less. <br /> Section 3. That the City Council in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. Section <br /> 14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding and directs the <br /> Purchasing Officer to purchase the above described utility billing program for the price <br /> set forth in Section 2 above. <br /> Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It is further found that due to the immediate <br /> need to acquire the above utility program, an emergency is declared to exist 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 24" day of May, 2011 . <br /> Honorable Rick Elumbaug ayor <br /> ATT ST: <br /> Denise M. Johns on, City Clerk <br />