(a) Written allegations or complaints. When the City Manager receives written notice of an allegation or complaint that a contractor has violated the contract terms enumerated in city code § 2.101, the City Manager or a qualified designee appointed by the City Manager shall conduct an investigation to determine the merits of the complaint or allegation and shall recommend to the City Council that either no action be taken or certain sanctions be imposed. Pending a decision on the recommendation, the City Manager or the qualified designee may suspend the contract in accordance with city code § 2.101(4).
(b) Final action. The findings of the investigation will be provided to the contractor and the complainant in advance of the City Council meeting at which the City Manager’s recommendation will be considered. The City Council may adopt the City Manager’s recommendation, with or without amendment, or may decline to take any action. The City Council shall thereafter take final action including final imposition of sanctions under City Code § 2.101(4) or any other action it deems just and proper to resolve the matter.
(Ord. 98-53, passed 11-16-1998; Ord. 2023-28, passed 11-27-2023)