(A) The Town Council determines that the purchasing agency may purchase services in whatever manner it determines to be reasonable. The purchasing agency may purchase services on the open market without inviting or receiving quotes, proposals or bids, although it may use those methods if desired. Individual purchasing agents are subject to this same policy, except no services over $1,000 may be purchased without prior approval of the purchasing agency (i.e., the Town Council) (other than the Utility General Foreman). The Utility General Foreman may purchase services with an estimated cost of $2,500 or less on the open market without inviting or receiving quotes, proposals or bids. However, the elected Fiscal Officer can authorize emergency operational expenses for the town up to $5,000. If there is a vacancy in any department that has a designated purchasing agent, the elected Fiscal Officer can make those purchases so that operations do not cease.
(B) Any purchase having the potential of obligating the town for more than one payment must have prior approval of the purchasing agency (i.e., telephone lines, machine leases, maintenance contracts, and the like).
(Ord. 2018-06, passed 12-27-18; Am. Ord. 2022-03, passed 3-1-22; Am. Ord. 2022-05, passed 4-19-22; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 7-19-22; Am. Ord. 2023-04, passed 4-4-23; Am. Ord. 2023-09, passed 11-8-23)