Title
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Sec. 2-326, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), to increase the authority of the City Manager to approve contracts and/or expenditures. (First Reading)*
Body
During the 2015-16 Annual Operating Budget adoption discussion, Council approved authorizing the City Manager to purchase specific items over $50,000 but less than $200,000 that met the critieria outlined below. This item amends the code of ordinances to clearly authorize the intent of that Exhibit. The attached for reference only and is not a part of the ordinance.
The original exhibit read as follows:
“Exhibit B - Authorized Purchases" (exhibit to adopted budget ordinance approved on September 24, 2015)
Purpose: Set a Policy to define Council approvals for the purchase of routine equipment, maintenance and technology items/projects.
A. Routine equipment and technology purchases as included in the budget and on the Budget Adoption list are considered approved by Council, unless:
a. Item is $200,000 or greater;
b. Item contains a contract requiring the Mayor’s signature;
c. Purchase deviates from the original purpose as designated on the list;
d. Cost exceeds the greater of 10% or $10,000; or
e. Council has designated that item(s) come back for approval
B. Capital projects and funding agreements will be presented to Council
C. Dell Diamond Capital and Maintenance will be presented separately for FY2016”
A separate resolution clarifying the authorized purchases is presented on this agenda in conjunction with this item.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval