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AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 2014
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that: the City of Jonesboro currently maintains insurance for its employees through Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield; and
WHEREAS, the current contract expires on December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a favorable rate for insurance coverage for January 1 through December 31, 2014, that it would be not feasible or practical to request bids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE City Council for the City of Jonesboro that:
SECTION 1: That the City of Jonesboro shall enter into a contract for insurance coverage with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield for a 15% increase in premiums. Single coverage will be $376.74 per month and $809.39 for family coverage. The City will pay 71% of the premium for both single and family coverage.
SECTION 2: 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 3: 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 17th day of December, 2013.