(A) The acceptance of any gratuity in the form of cash, merchandise or any other thing, except those items or things of nominal value, by an official or employee of the city from any vendor or contractor, shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and shall be cause for removal or other disciplinary action.
(B) The offer of any gratuity to any official or employee of the city by any vendor or contractor, or prospective vendor or contractor, shall be cause for declaring the individual or firm an irresponsible bidder and debarring them from bidding as provided by § 34.37.
(1985 Code, § 9-31) (Ord. 18-032, passed 12-11-2018; Ord. 2021-015, passed 6-8-2021)