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RESOLUTION NO. 12,638
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH ARKOMA PLAYGROUNDS Et SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,786.38
FOR A SPRAY FOUNTAIN IN RIVERFRONT PARK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Little Rock Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the River Market Committee and
with the design input of several dozen children, determined that a spray fountain would be a desirable
feature to have in the adventure play area being constructed in Riverfront Park; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that the adjacent adventure park with its fountain will be an attractive
amenity for its guests, the Peabody Hotel has agreed to donate $250,000 to the City over the next five
years, reimbursing the City for the expense of purchasing and installing the spray fountain; and
WHEREAS, bids, channeled through U.S. Communities, a community purchasing agency for cities
across the country, were taken and Arkoma Playgrounds E Supply, the low bidder, made a bid in the
amount of $178,786.38 for providing and installing the desired spray fountain.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
ARKANSAS.
Section 1. The Board of Directors of the City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a
contract in the maximum total amount of $178,786.38, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with
Arkoma Playgrounds E Supply for provision and installation of a spray fountain in Riverfront Park.
ADOPTED: January 15, 2008
ATTEST:
Nanc Wood, Oy Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Thomas M. Carpenter, City Att ney
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH ARKOM4 PLAYGROUNDS @ SUPPLY
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SPRAY FOUNTAIN FOR RIVERFRONT PARK
APPROVED;
Mark Stodola, Wayor
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