HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 575, No Resolution Number575
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 1965 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 the sale to the City of Paducah,
Kentucky of one (1) new 1965 four -door sedan automobile for use in
the Fire Department of the City, having the following specifications:
8 cylinder, having a minimum of 300 horsepower engine
15 inch wheels
power steering
Heater and defroster
Heavy duty generator or alternator having a minimum rating of
55 amperes
standard equipment to be described fully
automatic transmission
color to be Fire Chief red
spot light 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) 1955
Oldsmobile automobile now in use by the Fire Department, and shall state
the approrimite length of time required for delivery after a contract
is awarded. Each bidder must include or refer to all applicable taxes
necessary to be paid by the City.
SECTION 2. The City Manager 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 seven
(7) days nor more than twenty-one (21) days before the date fixed for the
opening of same. 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 Manager 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 said Board shall
reserve the right to reject anv and all bids and the City shall not
become legally obligated to any bidder until the adoption of an
ordinance authorizing the execution of a 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 May 24, 1965
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 24, 1965.