Certain items are exempt from certain purchasing requirements and the city may exempt specific supplies or services from the purchasing procedures herein required or withdraw any exemptions provided for in this section:
(A) Advertising, including but not limited to advertising time or space in newspapers, on radio or television.
(B) Medical and/or psychological services.
(C) Policy, legal and utility services to include but not be limited to attorneys, bond rating services, consultants, advisors, engineers and other professional services.
(D) Staff development to include but not be limited to:
(1) Training provided by consultants, certified teachers/trainers;
(2) Training materials;
(3) Workshops, conferences, seminar registrations, etc.; or
(4) Travel.
(E) Utilities and energy expenses to include but not be limited to: fuel, propane, electricity, telephone, cell phones, water/sewer.
(F) Financial advisors and fiduciary services.
(G) Emergency repairs.
(H) Mail and delivery services.
(I) Contracts for the wholesale purchase of electric service with contract terms for less than two years.
(J) Contracts that are specifically approved by a city ordinance.
(K) Contracts that relate to regularly purchased supplies, equipment, chemicals, or services to be used in or for the direct benefit of the city's utilities, as they now exist or may exist in the future.
(Ord. 18-032, passed 12-11-2018; Ord. 20-007, passed 3-10-2020; Ord. 2021-015, passed 6-8-2021)