Real property acquired by the city for future public works projects may be leased without competitive bidding if each of the following conditions exist:
A. The prospective lessee was the occupant or tenant of the property at the time of its acquisition by the city; and
B. The tenancy will be on a month to month basis and will not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
The director of public works is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the city all lease agreements entered into pursuant to this section. (Ord. 2000-017 § 2(k)(ii) (Exh. C); Ord. 2000-013 § 1; prior code § 12.02.052)