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• ORDINANCE NO. 2012-a&-OL <br /> AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND <br /> AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A PUMPER TRUCK FOR THE CITY OF <br /> BATESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Fire Department's current Pumper truck <br /> recently experienced severe maintenance problems which require extensive and <br /> costly repairs; <br /> WHEREAS, the current Pumper truck suffered multiple other mechanical <br /> failures in the recent past, attributable to its age; <br /> WHEREAS, it has become necessary to procure a replacement Pumper <br /> truck for the City of Batesville Fire Department; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Fire Department, through Chief Brent <br /> Gleghorn have recommended the matter be referred to the full Council for <br /> approval. <br /> • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br /> BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS: <br /> Section 1. That it is necessary for the City of Batesville Fire Department to <br /> purchase a Pumper Truck and that, specifically, the equipment shall be as <br /> described herein as follows: <br /> Rosenbauer 2011 International Dura Star 440 Class A Pumper <br /> Section 2. That said equipment is to be purchased from the Rosenbauer <br /> Company for the approximate sum of$195,000.00 more or less. <br /> Section 3. That, since competitive bidding is not feasible or practical <br /> because of the immediate need for the equipment, the City Council in accordance <br /> with the terms of Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-303(b)(2)(B) hereby waives the said <br /> bidding requirements and directs the Purchasing Officer to purchase the above <br /> described equipment for the price set forth in Section 2 above. <br /> • <br />