HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-01 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-0y-_a
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
AUTHORIZE THE BATESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
CONTRACT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville is continuing the process of creation of
its Police Department;
WHEREAS, the Batesville Police Department requires various information
technology services and supplies including hardware, software, and installation
services for a secure network:
WHEREAS, the reliable operation of law enforcement information
technology is vital to public safety;
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare to
contract for the purchase and installation of information technology assets for the
Police Department as soon as possible;
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville currently contracts with Ozark
Information Systems, Inc. for its information technology services, and that
company is familiar with the compatibility requirements necessary for expeditious
and efficient set up of the Police Department's system; and
WHEREAS, the Batesville Police Department, through Chief of Police
Alan Cockrill, recommends the matter be referred to the full Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That it is necessary for the Batesville Police Department to
immediately contract for installation and set up of its information technology
system.
Section 2. That Ozark Information Systems, Inc., as the current information
technology provider for the City of Batesville, is familiar with current City systems
and is in a unique position to implement and design a compatible system in the
abbreviated time frame.
Section 3. That said information technology contract will be in the amount
of approximately $43,460.40 more or less, based on the current estimate.
Section 4. That, since competitive bidding is not feasible or practical
because of the immediate need for the installation of a compatible information
technology system, the City Council in accordance with the terms of Ark. Code
Ann. § 14-58-303(b)(2)(B) hereby waives the bidding requirements and directs the
Batesville Police Department to enter into the above described contract for on or
about the price set forth in Section 3 above.
Section 5. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It is further found that due to the
immediate need to acquire the above described goods and services, an emergency is
declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the
public peace, health and safety shall take effect from and after its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14`h day of April, 2015.
Honorable ick E Tumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise M. Johnston Clerk