Purchasing and contract procedures are categorized into four (4) different levels as set forth in sections 3-3-200 et seq. of this chapter. Each level shall govern purchase orders and contracts of different values. Level 1 shall govern the least expensive purchase orders and contracts and level 4 shall govern the most expensive purchase orders and contracts.
Level 1 purchases may be awarded in the maximum amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) by the head of the City department or his/her authorized designee for which the purchase is made;
Level 2 purchases may be awarded in the maximum amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) by the Purchasing Agent or his/her authorized designee;
Level 3 purchases may be awarded in the maximum amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) by the city manager or his/her authorized designee; and
Level 4 purchases exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) and shall be awarded by the city council. The city manager's purchasing authority is increased to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) if the city manager determines: (a) there is an urgent need to enter into a purchase order or contract and (b) the equipment, supplies or services is a budgeted expense as set forth in the City adopted budget. In such case, the purchase and/or contract shall be governed by the regulations applicable to Level 3 purchases and contracts. The purchase order or contract must be reported to the city council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. (Ord. 06-O-2504, eff. 10-20-2006; amd. Ord. 21-O-2835, eff. 4-16-2021)