A centralized purchasing system for all departments, boards, commissions, offices, and agencies (all hereinafter referred to in this chapter as “using agencies”) is hereby adopted in order:
A. To establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment;
B. To secure supplies, services, and equipment at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality needed, unless their acquisition is to be made pursuant to the provisions of a city administrative procedure and policy, approved by the city council, relating to energy conservation, solid waste management, or such other program as may be incorporated within such a policy, in which case the provisions of said policy shall apply;
C. To exercise positive financial control over purchases;
D. To clearly define authority for the purchasing function; and
E. To assure the quality of purchases.
(Prior code §2.90 (Ord. 669 (part), Ord. 1825 §1))