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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 75, No Resolution Number75 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) NEW 1963 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 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, requested to advertise for bids for the sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky of four (4) new 1963 four -door sedan automobiles having the following specifications: 15" wheels Power steering Police Package to be described in detail Seat Belts Minimum of 300 HP engine Color black with white top and white front doors Automatic transmission Heater Standard equipment to be described fully Spot light furnished by the City to be installed 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 three (3) police cars as follows: Car No. 4 - 1961 Chevrolet Sedan Car No. 5 - 1961 Chevrolet Sedan Car No. 9 - 1960 Ford Sedan Less any sirens, radios, extra batteries and extra generators. 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 must state the length of time required for delivery after a contract is awarded. 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 'i 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 i 76 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 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. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Mayor Passed by the Board of Commissioners June 11, 1963 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, June 11, 1963.