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Arvin Council approves emergency procurement resolution to coordinate with Veolia
Summary
The Arvin City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-21 finding an emergency and authorizing the City Manager to coordinate with Veolia North America to identify a contractor and present an agreement for Council approval, waiving formal bidding under state law.
The Arvin City Council on May 12 adopted Resolution No. 2026-21, finding an emergency that allows the City to waive formal bidding requirements and authorize the City Manager to coordinate with Veolia North America to identify a contractor and present an agreement for Council approval.
Staff recommended the action citing California Public Contract Code Section 22050 and Arvin Municipal Code Section 3.08.070(8). Council Member Tarver moved to approve the resolution; Council Member Horton seconded and the motion passed 5-0. The resolution is recorded as Resolution No. 2026-21.
The resolution instructs staff to pursue a contractor through coordination with Veolia North America and to return any proposed agreements to the City Council for consideration. No dollar amounts or contractor names beyond Veolia North America are included in the minutes; the City Manager is authorized to identify and negotiate a contractor consistent with the emergency authorization.
