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A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ACTIVE NETWORK, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF POINT OF SALE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, the Parks Department for the City of Jonesboro needs Point of Sale Equipment that is capable of handling reservations, registrations, concessions, membership, and other items for the management of all of the sporting activities, and rental options in all of the city park properties.
WHEREAS, ActiveNet Point of Sale Equipment is capable of handling all of the needs of the Parks Department and is compatible with the approved web based software that works with the current financial software being used by the City of Jonesboro Finance Department and will therefore work seamlessly with that existing software.
WHEREAS, the cost of the ActiveNet Point OF Sale Equipment is $42,652.11.
WHEREAS, the City Council in accord with the terms of A.C.A. Section 14-58-303 states that bidding in this matter is not practical and hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding due to the fact that this Point Of Sale Equipment is compatible with the existing software being used by the City of Jonesboro Finance Department and will work seamlessly with said software without requiring modifications.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The 2022 budget is amended $42,652.11 to purchase ActiveNet Point of Sale equipment.
SECTION 2: The City Council waives competitive bidding in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. Section 14-58-303.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to effectuate the agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF APRIL 2022.