SEC. 4-59. TASK ORDERS.

   The department director and city manager each may approve, and the purchasing agent may execute, any task order that, collectively with all other task orders, does not exceed the total contract value previously approved for the trade or professional service.

(Ord. No. 2943, 3016)

SEC. 4-60. CHANGE ORDERS.

   The department director and city manager each may approve, and the purchasing agent may execute, any change order to a contract that, collectively with all other change orders related to that contract, does not exceed the contract plus contingency amount, if any, previously approved for this procurement. Once the contract plus contingency amount is met, any further change orders shall be submitted for approval by the city council.

(Ord. No. 2943, 3016)

SEC. 4-61. URGENCY.

   Unless otherwise required by law, sections 4-52 through 4-57 shall not apply in a situation in which, at the city manager’s discretion:

   (A)   Does not permit obtaining price quotations, bids or proposals; and

   (B)   Public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to avoid harm to or to safeguard life, health or property, or to mitigate severe economic expenses.

(Ord. No. 2943)

ARTICLE V. ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

SEC. 4-70. REGULAR REPORTING.

   Each department shall provide the purchasing agent with an annual report, listing all procurements awarded by that department within that reporting period.

(Ord. No. 2943, 3016)