HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 488, No Resolution Number488
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) NEW 1965 FOUR -DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILES
FOR USE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS
UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1l. That the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, requested
to advertise for bids for the sale to the city of Paducah, Kentucky,
of four (4) new 1965 four -door sedan automobiles for use in the
police department of the City, having the following specifications:
15 inch wheels
Power steering
Police packape to be described in detail and to include -
Heavy duty generator
55 ampere minimum
Seat belts
Minimum of 300 H.P.engine
Two automobiles to be black color with white top and white
front doors, and two automobiles to be in conventional
colors other than black or black and white.
Automatic transmission
Heater and defroster
Standard equipment to be described .fully
Spot light furnished by the City to be installed on each car
by successful bidder.
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the
purchase of the automobiles he offers for sale, and also the amount
of such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in four
(4) police cars now in use, heing card Nos. 2, 6, 8 and 9, and shall
state the approximate length of time required for delivery after a
contract is awarded.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall advertise for sealed bids by
posting a notice at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of
the request for bids in the Sun -Democrat to be published not less
than 7 nor more than 21 days before the date fixed for the opening
of bids. All bids shall be sealed and no bid shall be received after
the hour fixed in the notice for the opening of same. All bids
received by the City Clerk up to the time fixed in the notice for
the opening of same shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners
who may let a contract to the lowest and best bidder, and the Board
Of Commissioners shall reserve the right to reject any and all
bids and the City shall not become legally obligated to any bidder
until the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of the
purchase contract.
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SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners March 5, 1965
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, March 5, 1965.