File #: ORD-09:106    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Filed
File created: 12/2/2009 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 1/19/2010
Title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors: Building Maintenance
Indexes: Other, Policy - creation/amendment
Attachments: 1. City Attorney Legal Opinion - Overhead Door

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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF JONESBORO

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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 Company located at 925 E. Parker Rd., Jonesboro, Arkansas, and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has a limited number of companies providing commercial overhead door sales and service, and

 

WHEREAS, prohibiting competitive bidding and services by Jonesboro Overhead Door would create an advantage to other local companies, 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 Company.

 

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 Company to be allowed to participate in competitive bidding and provide services for the City of Jonesboro.