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A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 11 VEHICLES UNDER THE 2025 BUDGET
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WHEREAS, the Parks Department and JETS Department of the City of Jonesboro would like to purchase available trucks that are within the budgeted amount; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated effort has been made to buy local, including automobiles, where practical; and
WHEREAS, Trucks have been located and ready for purchase at local dealerships Cavenaugh Motors, Central Chevrolet and Bale Chevrolet; and
WHEREAS, the budgeted amount authorized in the FY25 budget for the identified vehicle types is 388,387.00 and the quoted cost to purchase is $377,045.00; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
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 since Fleet Vehicle pricing is the same at each location and availability is the limiting factor. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.