The authority to contract on behalf of the city is vested with the City Commission. (See: Charter § 13.2)
(A) All contracts in an amount over $1,000, except for an agreement of employment, shall be submitted to the City Attorney for an opinion with regard to its legality and form. (See: Charter § 13.2)
(B) All contracts in an amount over $1,000, except for a contract of employment, shall be certified by the officer charged with maintaining the accounting system of the city that an appropriation has been made for the payment or that sufficient funds will be available if it be for a purchase to be financed by the issuance of bonds or special assessments or for some other purpose not chargeable to a budget appropriation. (See: Charter § 13.2)
(C) In the case of a contract obligating the city for periodic payments in the future fiscal years for the furnishing of a continued service or the leasing of property, such certification need not cover those payments on the contract which will be due in future fiscal years, but this exception shall not apply to a contract for the construction of a public improvement. A copy of all contracts requiring such opinion and certification shall be filed in the office of the Clerk. (See: Charter § 13.2)
(D) No contract shall be amended after the contract is fully executed except upon the approval by the City Commission. However, the City Manager may amend contracts for purchases and sales made by the City Manager under the authority presented to the City Manager at Section 13.1 of the City Charter. (See: Charter § 13.2)
(E) No compensation shall be paid to any contractor except in accordance with the terms of the contract. (See: Charter § 13.2)
(F) No contract shall be made with any person, firm, or corporation who is in default to the city. (See: Charter § 13.2)
(Ord. 23-001, passed 2-2-2023)