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• ORDINANCE NO. 2012-06-_(2g <br /> AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND <br /> AUTHORIZE THE BATESVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT TO <br /> CONTRACT FOR WATER TREATMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND <br /> ELECTRICAL REPAIRS <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Water Department's water treatment <br /> control system recently experienced several electrical problems which require <br /> extensive repairs; <br /> WHEREAS, the reliable operation of the water treatment control system is <br /> vital to the continuing safe operation of the plant, as well as the public health and <br /> safety, and said system requires immediate electrical repairs; <br /> WHEREAS, it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare to <br /> repair the electronic water treatment control system as soon as possible; <br /> WHEREAS, the nature of the repairs necessary at the water treatment <br /> • facility are unique and are the province of few companies; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Water Department, through City <br /> Engineer Damon Johnson, has recommended the matter be referred to the full <br /> Council for 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 Water Department <br /> to immediately contract for repairs of its electronic water treatment control system. <br /> Section 2. That Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc. is prepared to perform the <br /> necessary repairs in the most expedient manner available. That Multi-Craft <br /> Contractors, Inc., is qualified and capable of performing the highly specialized <br /> system and electrical repairs required. <br /> Section 3. That said contract is to be in the amount of approximately <br /> $300,000.00 more or less, based on the estimate currently available. <br /> Section 4. That, since competitive bidding is not feasible or practical <br /> ® because of the immediate need for the repairs, as well as the specific and unique <br />