HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-02 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-8-2
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASE OF A UTILITY BILLING PROGRAM FOR THE BATESVILLE UTILITY
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Batesville Utility Department's current utility billing program
has reached its capacity; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently using INCODE as its accounting program
and INCODE's utility billing program will integrate with the City's accounting
program; and
WHEREAS, comparing software programs is difficult and the City is currently
a customer of INCODE and knows the reliability of their software programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the Batesville Utility Department needs to purchase a Utility
Billing program.
Section 2. That said program is to be purchased from the INCODE for the
approximate sum of $55,000.00, more or less.
Section 3. That the City Council in accordance with the terms of A.C.A.
Section 14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding and directs
the Purchasing Officer to purchase the above described utility billing program for the
price set forth in Section 2 above.
Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: It is further found that due to the
immediate need to acquire the above utility program, 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 28th day of August, 2007.
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Honorable R' mbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Denise M. Johnsto , City Clerk