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AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 2016
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WHEREAS: the City of Jonesboro currently maintains insurance for its employees through Delta Dental; and
WHEREAS: the current contract expires December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS: the City has negotiated a favorable rate for insurance coverage that would not be feasible or practical to request bids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that
SECTION ONE: That the City of Jonesboro shall enter into a contract for insurance coverage with Delta Dental for no increase in premiums. The City will pay the entire premium of $26.92 for single coverage, and the city will pay $26.92 toward the family premium.
SECTION TWO: Due to the need to maintain adequate coverage for the city employees at an advantageous rate, competitive bidding would neither be feasible nor practical. As such, pursuant to the provisions of ACA 14-58-303 and 14-58-304, competitive bidding is hereby waived.
SECTION THREE: That Mayor Harold Perrin and City Clerk Donna Jackson are hereby authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to effectuate the contract.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of December, 2015.