HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 1231, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 1973 FOUR DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILE FOR USE
IN THE FIRE 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 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized
to advertise for bids for sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for
one (1) new 1973 four door sedan automobile for use by the Fire Chief in
the Fire Department of the City, said vehicle to have the following
specifications:
V8 engine minimum 350 cubic inches
Minimum wheel base 121 inches
Front power disc brakes
Power steering
Factory installed air conditioning
Heater and defroster
Heavy duty generator or alternator
70 amp battery
Heavy duty radiator
Automatic transmission
Lights to meet all ICC regulations
Standard equipment to be described :dully
Color - fire chief rea
Steel belted radial ply tires
A spot light will be furnished by the City to be installed to City
specifications by the successful bidder
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the
purchase of the automobile he offers for sale, and also the amount of
such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1) 1968
Buick Lesabre now in use in the fire department, and each bidder shall
state the approximate length of time required for delivery after a
contract is awarded. The bid may be accepted by the City with or
without trade-in.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids by
notice posted up at the City Hall door and by publication pursuant to
KRS Chapter 424. No bid shall be opened within ten days from the date
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on which the resolution is adopted, and no bid shall be received after
the hour fixed for the opening of bids. All bids received by the
City Manager up to the time for opening of same shall be filed with the
Board of Commissioners who may let a contract to the lowest responsible
bidder. The City shall have the right to refuse and reject any and all
bids.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
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Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners December 12, 1972
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, December 12, 1972.