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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW 1973 ECONOMY TYPE AUTOMOBILES FOR USE
BY THE CITY INSPECTION 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 the purchase of two (2) new 1973 economy type auto-
mobiles for use by the City Inspection Department, said automobiles
to have the following minimum specifications:
Four door or two door vehicle
Light Blue in color (City Blue or close)
six cylinder, 250 cubic inch engine
Factory Air -Conditioning
Three -speed Automatic Transmission
55 Amp Alternator
55 Amp Battery
Wheelbase 109" for four -door
Wheelbase 103" for two -door
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for
the purchase price of the automobiles he offers for sale, and also the
amount to be allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1) 1966 Chevy II,
two -door coupe, and said vehicle may be inspected on request at the
City Hall.
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 bid shall state the length of time required
for delivery after a contract is awarded.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids
by notice posted 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
the Board of Commissioners who may let a contract to the lowest
responsible bidder. The City shall have the right to refuse and reject
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any and all bids.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners February 6, 1973
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, February 6, 1973.