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ORDINANCE N0, 53
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON THE PURCHASE
OF THREE (3) TWENTY (20) FOOT HAUL -ALL TRAILERS, DECLARING AN ',IERGENCY AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Energy Department has completed a study of Sanitation
pick-up in the City of Batesville, Arkansas and has recommended that the
City of Batesville purchase three (3) twenty (20) foot Haul -all Trailers
designed for quick curb pick-up of trash and garbage; and,
WHEREAS, there is only one company in the United States that manufactures
or sales these type trailers; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Batesville, Arkansas, finds that thel
recorunendation of the Arkansas Energy Department should be followed and that
said recommendations are in the best interests of the City of Batesville
and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Batesville
Arkansas, as follows:
(1) That pursuant to Arkansas Statute 519-4425 the requirement of
competitive bidding hereby waived in the purchase of three (3) twenty (20)
foot Haul -All Trailers from Haul -All Trailers, Inc.
(2) That the City Council finds that this is an exceptional situation
warranting waiver of bidding due to the non -feasibility and non -practicality
of bidding on an item which is manufactured and sold by only one company.
(3) That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herein are
hereby repealed.
(4) That the City may purchase these trailers at a substantial savings if
purchased now; that said savings is in the best interests of the City of
Batesville; that the Arkansas Energy Department has recommended purchase
of these trailers and immediate implementation of the Arkansas Energy
Department recommendations is necessary for the promotion of the public's
health, safety and general welfare.
ADOPTED this f day of�_:t.t.. cc , 1981.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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