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AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF RADIO UPGRADES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS INFRASTRUCTURE.
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WHEREAS, federal legislation promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission will require changes to radio frequencies used by emergency personnel, public safety, public works and parks departments of local governments; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that communications equipment currently used by City is inadequate to comply with the changes in said legislation, and changes in equipment are necessary to provide for the safety of the citizens of City and for the proper functioning of City’s public safety, public works and parks departments; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is currently using a Motorola designed and installed system, and the State AWINS system also uses Motorola proprietary technology, and use of Motorola equipment will ensure interoperable communications between all agencies in the event of an emergency; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council, in accordance with A.C.A. §14-58-302, hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding and directs the Purchasing Agent to purchase the required equipment of approximately 29 portable radios, 4 digital base stations totaling $43,660.75.
SECTION 2: It being necessary that the finances of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas be efficiently administered and accounted for, and whereas this ordinance is necessary for the proper execution of contractual obligations, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 2011.