(A) In the event an emergency occurs requiring immediate action essential to the public safety, health and/or welfare, the chief purchasing agent with approval from the City Council may make the necessary purchase(s) and/or enter into the necessary contracts without following the specific procedures set forth in this chapter.
(B) At least 2 competitive quotes/bids shall be utilized whenever possible as part of this emergency purchasing and contracting process.
(Prior Code, § 2-17) (Ord. 347, passed 6-12-2001; Am. Ord. 531, passed 1-25-2011)