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ORDINANCE NO. 16,581
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE AND REFURBISH A
1971 SEAGRAVE FIRE LADDER UNIT FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AUTHORIZING
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF THIS UNIT
DUE TO THE CRITICAL NEED FOR THIS
EQUIPMENT.
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WHEREAS, a City 1949, 85 -foot fire ladder failed
certification inspection and is not economically repairable
since the unit is 44 years old; and
WHEREAS, following the nationwide search and considering
available ladders in Virginia, Michigan, Massachusetts, and New
York, a 1971, 100 -foot Seagrave ladder unit was located in New
York and the unit passed certification inspection; and
WHEREAS, it is not feasible or practical to bid for this
type of used equipment in a formal bid process; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, January 12, 1994, the City Board of
Directors was briefed by Chief Webb and Barry Nichols on the
City's critical need for a backup ladder unit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is authorized to purchase
and refurbish a 1971 Seagrave fire ladder from Powerco Inc., for
an amount not to exceed $40,000.
SECTION 2. That funding is available in the Fleet Services
Account No. (600) 316 - 6020 -7060.
SECTION 3. The Board of Directors finds that due to the
limited availability of fire ladders, the City's critical need
for this ladder, the fact that four used ladders were
considered, and that competitive bidding is hereby waived.
PASSED: January 18, 1994
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