The following purchases or contracts whose estimated cost is in excess of $5,000 shall not require written specifications or competitive bidding provided that:
(A) The following purchases or contracts shall be submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval prior to purchase or contract:
(1) Purchases which may only be made from a single source;
(2) Purchases for additions to and repairs and maintenance of personal property owned by the city which may be more efficiently added to, repaired or maintained by a specific person;
(3) Purchases of personal property which are compatible with the existing equipment or systems owned by the city;
(4) Contracts for the services of individuals possessing a high degree of professional skill;
(5) Purchases, which because of the unique characteristics of the personal property or the needs of the city are not susceptible to competitive bidding; and
(6) Contracts with options to renew for additional periods of time at a fixed price.
(B) The City Manager shall inform the Mayor and City Council by a full written account of the contracts entered into or purchases made pursuant to this division:
(1) Purchases which can be made at a public auction, close-out sale, bankruptcy sale or other similar sale at a cost below the market cost in the community;
(2) Purchases where an emergency immediately affects the public health, safety or welfare if authorized by the City Manager. Upon cessation of the emergency, the City Manager shall inform the City Council by a full written account of the contracts entered into or purchases made pursuant to this division; and
(3) Contracts for the printing of bonds, tax warrants and other evidences of indebtedness.
(Ord. 01-2010, passed 6-8-2010)