In the case of accident, disaster or other circumstances creating a public emergency, the City Manager may award contracts and make purchases for the purpose of meeting said emergency. Such action shall be reported to the City Council, in writing, with a full explanation and justification for the expenditures as soon as possible thereafter.
('74 Code, § 2-23) (Ord. 76-2, passed 4-1-76; Am. Ord. 2002-42, passed 7-2-02)