2-1-4: INITIATION OF PURCHASE ACTIVITIES:
   A.   Requisitions: All requests to purchase goods and services shall be initiated by the appropriate department upon completion and presentation of a purchase requisition to the purchasing agent. Such requisitions shall contain information sufficient for the purchasing agent to procure such goods and services.
   B.   Determinations: Upon receipt of the completed purchase requisition, the purchasing agent shall make the determinations required in section 2-1-2 of this chapter.
   C.   Duties Of Purchasing Agent: If all criteria in subsection B of this section are met, the purchasing agent shall: (1987 Code § 7-105)
      1.   For purchases under the limits established by subsection 2-1-3B of this chapter: (Ord. 2001-09, 9-13-2001)
         a.   Approve the purchase requisition;
         b.   Encumber funds for the purchase; and
         c.   Initiate a purchase order and place the order. (1987 Code § 7-105)
      2.   For purchases over the limits established by subsection 2-1-3B of this chapter, present the purchase request to the city council for disposition. (1987 Code § 7-105; amd. Ord. 2001-09, 9-13-2001)