Ordinance No. 4,34151212 -11
ORDINANCE NO. 4341
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
EXISTS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF TEN
THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($10,000.00) DOLLARS TO LARRY'S TRUCK
AND EQUIPMENT SERVICE FOR REPAIR OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
PUMPER #40; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, Fire Department Pumper #40 has suffered unforseen damage; and
WHEREAS, the immediate repair of this vehicle is necessary for the
preservation and protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the
City of Baytown; and
WHEREAS, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT., art. 2368a provides that in case of
unforeseen damage to equipment or when it is necessary to protect the public safety
of the citizens, the requirement for competitive bids is not applicable; and
WHEREAS, informal bids for the repair of this equipment have been solicited,
and Larry's Truck and Equipment service is the low estimate; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby
declares that an emergency situation exists.
Section 2: That payment to Larry's Truck and Equipment Service of a
maximum of TEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($10,0U0.00) DOLLARS as payment for
the above described repairs to Fire Department Pumper #40 is hereby authorized.
Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City
Council of the City of Baytown, this the 12th day of December, 1985.
ATTEST:
E LEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
'RANDALLIB. STRONG, Cit ttorney