HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-01 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-&-401
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF BATESVILLE TO PURCHASE
A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville provides leaf collection services to its
citizens;
WHEREAS, the current truck used in leaf collection services has a history
of maintenance problems and is currently out of service and in need of major
repairs, which are projected to cost more than the vehicle itself is likely worth;
WHEREAS, the current truck has also proven to be under-sized for its
intended use, and the City should replace it with a better-equipped vehicle;
WHEREAS, the current Spring months see some of the highest demand of
the year for leaf collection services;
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the public welfare to replace the leaf
collection vehicle as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the matter should 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 City of Batesville to purchase a
replacement vehicle for use in leaf collection services.
Section 2. That the City has located an appropriate replacement vehicle, a
2015 Dodge Ram 4500, at Scott Wood Chrysler;
Section 3. That said vehicle has a sale price of approximately $35,000.00
more or less, and the seller will deduct $5,500.00 in the form of trade in value for
the City's current truck, resulting in a purchase price of$29,500.00.
Section 4. That, since competitive bidding is not feasible or practical
because of the immediate need for the replacement vehicle, the City Council, in
accordance with the terms of Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-303(b)(2)(B), hereby waives
the bidding requirements and authorizes the purchase of the above-described
vehicle 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 12`h day of May, 2015.
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Honorable Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise M. Johnston, ity Clerk