The following terms, whenever used in this chapter, may be construed as follows:
A. "Function or using agency" means any department, agency or other unit of City government which derives its support at least or in part from the City.
B. Purchases. Purchases of supplies, equipment, services and personal property shall include leases or rentals as well as transactions by which the City acquires ownership.
C. "Purchasing Agent" means the official designated by the City Manager for administration of this chapter.
D. "Services" means any and all services including, but not limited to, equipment service contracts. The term does not include services rendered by City officers or employees, nor professional or other contractual services for which the procedure for procurement is specifically provided by law.
E. "Supplies" and "equipment" means any and all articles, things or personal property furnished to or used by any City function. (Ord. 2483 § 1 (part), 1983).