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ORDINANCE NO. 2012-1L -Q1 • AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE BATESVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR WATER TREATMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Water Department's water treatment control system experienced several electrical problems which require extensive repairs; WHEREAS, the reliable operation of the water treatment control system is vital to the continuing safe operation of the plant, as well as the public health and safety, and said system requires immediate electrical repairs; WHEREAS, it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare to repair the electronic water treatment control system as soon as possible; WHEREAS, the nature of the repairs necessary at the water treatment facility are unique and are the province of few companies; • WHEREAS, the City of Batesville Water Department, through City Engineer Damon Johnson, recommended the matter be referred to the full Council for approval; WHEREAS the City Council passed an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding on the aforementioned water treatment control system project during its regular meeting on May 22, 2012; WHEREAS, during the pendency of completion of the project, it was discovered that a major component of the controls were omitted from the specifications. It was further discovered that controls at the tanks and pump stations need substantial repairs and replacements as well; and WHEREAS, the recent changes to the specifications have resulted in a material increase in the cost of completion of the contract's objectives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That it is necessary for the City of Batesville Water Department • to immediately contract for repairs of its electronic water treatment control system. i I