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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW 1972 FOUR DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILES FOR
USE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND 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
and directed to advertise for bids for sale to the city of four new
1972 four door sedan automobiles for use in the Police Department, said
automobiles to have the specifications as set forth in the 1972 Police
Vehicle Specifications received and filed by this Board on August 24,
1971, and all bidders shall meet the terms and conditions as set forth
in said specifications, and said specifications are incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in
cash for the purchase of the four vehicles specified above, and also
the amount of such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in
the following:
Make Style Serial Number
1968 Buick 4 door 452698H254021
1970 Olds 4 door 35469OM299276
1970 Olds 4 door 354690M298593
1970 Olds 4 door 354690M299588
The City of Paducah reserves the right to remove the radios,
flashing lights, sirens and any regulation police equipment from the
trade-in vehicles before they are released to the successful bidder.
Each bidder shall state in his bid the popular name and model upon
which he bids, and if requested, will exhibit at the City Hall to the
City Officials a similar car of the model bid upon with the equipment
offered, and each bidder shall state the time required for delivery
after the execution of any contract.
SECTION 3. 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
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
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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 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners December 14, 1971
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, December 14, 1971