Title
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Sec. 2-326, Code of Ordinances, to increase the authority of the City Manager to contract for expenditures and approve certain change orders. (First Reading)*
Body
This ordinance amendment increases the City Manager's approval limit for expenditures from $50,000 to $100,000 to better reflect the current cost environment. The attached ordinance will also increase the change order maximum to $100,000. Expenditures below $100,000 must still follow all state laws and city policies for proper procurements and solicitations, and will continue to require City Attorney review and approval.
The current $50,000 limit was set June 24, 2004, when the City Council increased the signature authority of the City Manager from $15,000 to $50,000.
Staff recommends approval of this item.