(a) Where a contract has been lawfully entered into by the Village and, during the prosecution of any work under that contract, in the opinion of the Village Administrator, it becomes necessary to make alterations or modifications in the contract, the Village Administrator may authorize, in writing, such alterations or modifications ("Change Order") on behalf of the Village, provided that the total cost of such Change Order will not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
(b) Any such Change Order shall not take effect unless and until a written Change Order evidencing the modification is signed by both the Village Administrator and the contractor. Such Change Order must contain either the price to be paid for the work or clearly and unambiguously delineate the method by which such price can be computed. In the event that no specific price is agreed upon, the Change Order shall specify that the total cost for the Change Order will not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) unless specific approval from Council is first obtained.
(c) Unless a Change Order meets the requirements of this section, it shall have no force or effect. No contractor shall recover anything for work or material because of any contract alteration or modification which does not meet the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 95-119. Passed 4-3-95.)