For the purposes of this chapter the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
(Ord. 290-56. Passed 12-3-56.)
(a) "Chief Administrator" means the Director of Public Service.
(Ord. 1-57. Passed 1-7-57.)
(b) "City" means the City of Parma.
(c) "Council" means the Council of the City.
(d) "City Purchasing Agent" or "Agent" means the Purchasing Agent of the City, also known as the Director of Purchases.
(e) "Contractual services" means and includes all telephone, gas, water, electric light and power service; towel and cleaning service; insurance; leases for all grounds, buildings, office or other space required by the using agencies; and the rental, repair or maintenance of equipment, machinery and other City-owned personal property. The term shall not include professional and other contractual services which are in their nature unique and not subject to competition.
(f) "Supplies" means and includes all supplies, materials and equipment.
(g) "Using agency" is any department, agency, commission, bureau or other unit in the City government using supplies or procuring contractual services as provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. 290-56. Passed 12-3-56.)