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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR TRUCK BODY WORK ON A WRECKED STREET DEPARTMENT GRAVEL TRUCK, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the Street Department’s 2014 Mack 14 yard gravel truck was damaged in an accident on November 13, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s insurance company (Arkansas Municipal League Vehicle Program) appraiser handled the transactions to their rules and regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the City has contacted “The Body Shop” for an estimate, and they and the city’s insurance company has agreed on the work to be done for $70,468.88; and,
WHEREAS, the city’s insurance company has already paid the City $69,468.88 on January 14, 2021, which represents the repair cost less $1,000 deductible; and,
WHEREAS, The Body Shop is the local company chosen by the adjuster that has the capability and expertise in the repair of this type of equipment, and has the ability to complete the work in a timely manner.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT:
Section 1: An exceptional situation as described above exists so that competitive bidding requirements are hereby waived.
Section 2: Said expense will be paid from the insurance recovery monies which was paid by Arkansas Municipal League Vehicle Program to fund the repairs plus the deductible.
Section 3: The City Council further finds and declares that an emergency exists due to public safety concerns as the damaged equipment needs to be operational quickly, and this Ordinance being necessary for the repairs shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021.