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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 2015
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WHEREAS, the current contract expires on December 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a favorable rate for insurance coverage for January 1 through December 31, 2015, that it would not be feasible or practical to require bids
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: That the City of Jonesboro shall enter into a contract for insurance coverage with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield for a 2 1/2% increase in premiums. Single coverage will be $386.16 per month and $829.62 for family coerage. The City will pay 71% of the premium for both single and family coveragae
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 2nd day of December, 2014.