Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, in the case of an emergency the city council may waive the formal bidding requirements of section 3.20.020 of this chapter and may authorize the purchases and contracts for supplies, services and equipment, the sale of personal property, and contracts for public works without giving notice for bids to let contracts. Before the city council waives the formal bidding requirements of section 3.20.020, the city council shall make a finding that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a formal solicitation for bids and that the action is necessary to respond to the emergency.
(Ord. 2416)