A. The City may award exclusive and nonexclusive contracts. Unless a contract specifically states it is exclusive, it shall be deemed nonexclusive. "Nonexclusive" means that the City may award a contract to more than one (1) contractor for similar supplies or services, as it deems appropriate.
B. A contract for supplies, services, or construction materials must have a stated end date and may be entered into for any stated period of time deemed to be in the best interest of the City; provided, that the term of the contract and the conditions of renewal or extension, if any, are included in the solicitation. No contract may be renewed indefinitely.
C. Payment and performance obligations for succeeding fiscal periods shall be subject to the availability and appropriations of funds by the City Council.
D. Contracts and purchase orders may be amended, modified or supplemented only by written amendment to the contract or purchase order, executed by the parties to the contract.
F. The City Recorder shall countersign all contracts made on behalf of the City or to which the City is a party. Department directors shall provide the City Recorder with a fully conformed original copy of all procurement contracts upon their execution. The City Recorder shall maintain a properly indexed record of all contracts.
G. The City Attorney shall review and approve all contracts as to form. (Ord. 1257, 5-2-2017)