A. Processing Requests: For all purchase requests not authorized for approval by the purchasing agent, the city council shall:
1. Approve or disapprove all purchase requests not requiring the bid process under state and federal laws and regulations.
2. Initiate the solicitation of bids for all purchases requiring the bid process. Such bid process shall conform to all applicable state and federal requirements.
3. Upon selection of the winning bidder by the city council, such council shall authorize the purchasing agent to award the contract. In the case of federal or state funds covered by the contract, the city council shall follow the prescribed procedures for awarding the contract.
B. Contract Payments: After the contract has been awarded, the purchasing agent shall encumber funds sufficient to pay the contract and set up a payment schedule to match contract payments. (1987 Code § 7-106)