Res 2913 11/17/1981RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PURCHASE
OF PUMP FOR LINCOLN STREET UNDERPASS.
WHEREAS, the pump system which services the Lincoln Street
underpass has quit functioning, and it is essential that this
pump be replaced as soon as possible, and the purchase price
of such a pump is $8 , 500; and,
WHEREAS, Article 2368a, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas,
provides that a City shall not make any contract calling for
an expenditure exceeding $5, 000 without submitting such a
proposed contract to competitive bids; however, it further
provides that this provision shall not apply when it is
necessary to preserve or protect the public health of the
citizens of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT:
As the emergency purchase of such pump is necessary to
preserve or protect the public health of the citizens of the
City, the Public Works Department is authorized to purchase
such pump from the Chicago Pump Factory for the quoted price
of $8, 500.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of November, 1981.
AMA Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk