Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the city may, by a majority vote of the City Commission, enter into a mutually beneficial arrangement with a private business entity for the specific benefit of the citizens and residents of the city provided that no public funds are expended in furtherance of such arrangement. If the City Commission votes to enter into such an arrangement with a particular private business entity, all such other private businesses within the city that provide the same or similar goods or services shall be fully afforded the same or similar business opportunity. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, the City Manager, at his or her discretion, may adopt an administrative policy permitting the city to enter into sponsorships or other similar relationships with private businesses in the city.
(Ord. 1650, passed 8-4-09; Am. Ord. 1684, passed 3-16-11; Am. Ord. 1924, passed 5-15-19)