HomeMy WebLinkAbout22704 1 ORDINANCE NO. 22,704
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3 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE IT IMPRACTICAL AND UNFEASIBLE
4 TO BID; TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
5 CONTRACT WITH THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MUNICIPAL
6 VEHICLE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK'S MOTOR
7 VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2026 YEAR; TO PROVIDE
8 COVERAGE FOR LIABILITY, COMPENSATION, AND COLLISION
9 INSURANCE FOR CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT; TO DECLARE
10 AN EMERGENCY;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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12 WHEREAS,the City of Little Rock owns and operates a large fleet of motor vehicles and equipment
13 that require continuous insurance coverage for liability,compensation,and collision protection; and,
14 WHEREAS,participation in the Arkansas Municipal League Municipal Vehicle Program provides the
15 City with a cost-effective and comprehensive self-insurance option tailored to municipal needs;and,
16 WHEREAS, this coverage provides Motor Vehicle Liability and/or Compensation and Collision
17 Insurance for the City's motor vehicles and equipment for the period of January 1,2026,through December
18 31, 2026;
19 WHEREAS,the unique nature of this insurance pool makes it impractical and unfeasible for the City
20 to competitively select a similar carrier.
21 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
22 OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS:
23 Section 1.The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Arkansas Municipal
24 League Municipal Vehicle Program to administer a Self-Insurance Program for the City of Little Rock's motor
25 vehicles and equipment,to provide coverage for Liability,Compensation,and Collision Insurance.
26 Section 2. Because of the unique nature of the Arkansas Municipal League municipal Vehicle Program
27 and the self-insurance pool, the Board of Directors finds that it is impractical and unfeasible to submit this
28 matter for competitive bidding.
29 Section 3.The term of this coverage shall be from January 1,2026,through December 31,2026.
30 Section 4. Funds for this program are allocated in the Fleet Services Operating Account No. 600020-
31 63610.
32 Section 5. The total cost of this program shall not exceed One Million, Three Hundred Thousand
33 Dollars($1,300,000.00),and funds for this coverage are allocated in Fleet Services'Operating Account No.
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1 600020-63610.
2 Section 6. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed
3 to the extent of such conflict.
4 Section 7.Severability.In the event any title,section,paragraph,item,sentence,clause,phrase,or word
5 of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication
6 shall not affect the remaining portions of the ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect as if the
7 portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part of the ordinance.
8 Section 8.Repealer.All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same,that are inconsistent with
9 the provisions of this resolution,are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
10 Section 9.Emergency Clause. There is hereby found and declared to be an immediate need for motor
11 vehicle liability and comprehensive insurance coverage which is essential to the public health, safety, and
12 welfare of the City and the inhabitants thereof. It is therefore declared that an emergency exists and this
13 Ordinance, being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, shall
14 be in force and take effect immediately upon and after its passage.
15 PASSED: December 16,2025
16 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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19 Allison Segars,City Frank Scott,Jr.,Mayor )
20 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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23 Thomas M. Carpenter,City Aft ney
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