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AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO A MOWING CONTRACT ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 63.
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro desires to have the right-of-way along U.S. Highway 63 mowed where it intersects with the Northern and Southern city limits, and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence, as the mowing season has already started, and
WHEREAS, Hurley Highways, LLC is a company approved by and proving said services of the Arkansas State Highway and transportation department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT:
1. That the City desires to enter into a contract with Hurley Highways, LLC for mowing services.
2. That any requirements for competitive bidding are hereby waived pursuant to ACA 14-58-303 due to the immediate need to acquire said services from a qualified company.
3. That Mayor Harold Perrin and City Clerk Donna Jackson are hereby authorized to execute such documents necessary to effectuate this Contract.
4. The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas hereby appropriates $22,680 to be paid from undesignated Street Fund Balance.
5. This ordinance, being necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Jonesboro, an emergency is declared to exist. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2010.