Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 3-8, the procedure for the purchase of vehicles by the Town shall be as set forth in this subsection. All purchases of vehicles may be made through informal bids. In addition, if the Town Council has appropriated funds for the purchase of the specific vehicle(s) through the Town’s annual financial plan and the purchase price is within the appropriated amount, the Town Manager shall be the awarding authority. If funds were not previously appropriated for the specific vehicle(s) or the price exceeds the appropriated amount, the Town Council shall be the awarding authority. (Ord. #99-01, §2)