§ 31.02 CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER.
   (A)   The City Manager is granted authority to negotiate, execute, deliver, amend and terminate contracts, purchase orders, memoranda of understanding, letter agreements, interlocal agreements, and other such commitments on behalf of the city, and any documents or instruments related thereto, provided that:
      (1)   Such action is not inconsistent with applicable law or an existing directive, policy or budget adopted by the City Council;
      (2)   The contract does not involve the conveyance of any tangible property belonging to the city; and
      (3)   The projected cost to the city thereunder does not exceed $25,000.
   (B)   The City Secretary shall file and maintain the originals of all contracts signed pursuant to this section, and make them available for inspection and copying in accordance with the Public Information Act and applicable records retention requirements.
   (C)   This section shall not be construed to delegate authority for the City Manager to approve any contract, amendment, or other legal instrument that is required by law to be approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 2014-24, passed 9-23-14)