(A) The city may enter into a contract or renew a contract for the procurement of goods and services or a contract for public works with: (i) an individual who is a relative of an elected official; or (ii) a business entity that is wholly or partially owned by a relative of an elected official, only if the requirements in division (B) of this section are satisfied and the elected official does not violate I.C. 35-44.1-1-4.
(B) The city may enter into a contract or renew a contract with an individual or business entity described above if:
(1) The elected official files with the city a full disclosure, which must:
(a) Be in writing;
(b) Describe the contract or purchase to be made by the city;
(c) Describe the relationship that the elected official has to the individual or business entity that contracts or purchases;
(d) Be affirmed under penalty of perjury;
(e) Be submitted to the legislative body of the city and be accepted by the legislative body in a public meeting of the city prior to final action on the contract or purchase; and
(f) Be filed, not later than 15 days after final action on the contract or purchase, with the SBOA and the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the city takes final action on the contract or purchase;
(2) The appropriate agency of the city:
(a) Makes a certified statement that the contract amount or purchase price was the lowest amount or price bid offered; or
(b) Makes a certified statement of the reasons why the vendor or contractor was selected; and
(3) The city satisfies any other requirements under I.C. 5-22 or 36-1-12.
(C) An elected official shall also comply with the disclosure provisions of I.C. 35-44.1-1-4, if applicable.
(D) These provisions do not affect the initial term of a contract in existence at the time the term of office of the elected official of the city begins.
(Ord. 629, passed 6-12-12)