(A) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the City Manager or designee may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements of materials, goods, or services when there exists a threat or severe impairment to the quality of public health, welfare, or safety, or if a situation exists which makes compliance with established procurement processes impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest; provided, that such emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances.
(B) An emergency procurement shall be limited to those materials, goods, or services necessary to satisfy the emergency need. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be submitted to Council and included in the purchase file. Any emergency procurement exceeding the dollar limit for Council approval shall be scheduled for review at the next available Council meeting. Nothing in §§ 36.05 through 36.07 shall be construed to pertain to emergency purchases.
(Prior Code, § 22-3) (Ord. 15-17, passed 12-14-2015)