The Council may authorize expenditures of the funds of the City in amounts exceeding the limitation set by State law without public bidding for the acquisition of real estate, for personal services, for the joint use of facilities or exercise of powers with other political subdivisions, or for the product or services of public utilities (including those municipally operated), or in the case of a real and present emergency affecting the public peace, health, safety and welfare, but no other expenditures of more than the limitation set by State law shall be made except pursuant to contract made with the lowest and best bidder after public advertising and receipt of bids in the manner provided by ordinance.
(Amended 11-3-70)