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Consider a resolution to add an addendum to Resolution No. 2017-4700 which authorized the City Manager to execute contracts for pre-approved budgeted items in the maximum amount of $200,000.
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Exhibit A is an addendum to Resolution No. 2017-4700 to include additional items on the Authorized Purchases List. Upon further review of standard on-going purchases, it was determined that these items should also be included on the Authorized Purchases List. These items are all routine annual purchases included in the 2017/18 adopted budget
Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2-326 of the Code of Ordinances which authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts and/or expend funds for budgeted items in the maximum amount of $200,000 for budgeted items specifically approved in advance by the Council, this exhibit amends Resolution No. 2017-4700, adopted by Council on August 24,2017.
Upon approval of this resolution all items between $50,000.00 and $200,000.00 included on Exhibit A will be considered authorized purchases for FY 2017/2018 and will be purchased in accordance with the City’s financial policies and with the City Manager’s approval without any further approval or action from the City Council. Items on the authorized purchases list include:
• Routine equipment and technology purchases as included in the budget and the budget list are considered approved by Council, unless:
o Item is $200,000 or greater, unless the Council makes an exception,
o Item contains a contract requiring the Mayor’s signature;
o Purchase deviates from the original purchase as designated on the list;
o Cost exceeds the greater of 10% or $10,000; or
o Council has designated that item(s) come back for approval
• Capital projects and funding agreements will be presented to Council for consideration and approval.