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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF JONESBORO (NOTE: THIS ORDINANCE WAS POSTPONED INDEFINITELY ON MARCH 9, 2013)
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WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated 14-42-107 et seq provides that interest in office or contracts is prohibited by any alderman, council member, official or municipal employee, and
WHEREAS, Gene Vance is owner or owns an interest in Jonesboro Overhead Door, LLC & Vance Construction Solutions, LLC located at 925 East Parker Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas, and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has a limited number of company's providing Overhead Door Service & Renovations and Small Commercial Construction Services, and
WHEREAS, prohibiting competitive bidding and services by Jonesboro Overhead Door, LLC & Vance Construction Solutions, LLC would create an advantage to other local company's, and
WHEREAS, special permission will need to be given by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to seek bids and services from Jonesboro Overhead Door, LLC & Vance Construction Solutions, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:
Section 1: The City Council for the City of Jonesboro gives special permission for Jonesboro Overhead Door, LLC & Vance Construction Solutions, LLC to be allowed to participate in competitive bidding and provide services for the City of Jonesboro.
Section 2; The City Council for the City of Jonesboro authorizes Jonesboro Overhead Door, LLC & Vance Construction Solutions, LLC to conduct business with City up to $ 150,000 for each calendar year.