Under the direction of the Public Works Administrator, the Public Works Department shall be given additional special powers and duties as it relates to the following:
(A) Sale or disposal of surplus personal property. To declare surplus any item of an estimated value of $3,000 or less and sell, trade or dispose of in the best interest of the county through bid, solicitation or transfer. Any other item of personal property above this amount, are subject to the Board of Supervisors approval.
(B) Construction and repair contracts. To employ independent contractors, upon receipt of a requisition, suitable specifications, and supporting documentation for construction and repair work where the estimated aggregated cost does not exceed the amount specified in Cal. Public Contract Code §§ 20131 and 20150.4, and the San Benito County Code Chapter 15.09, Public Projects. All documents for bidding purposes shall be submitted to the County Counsel's Office for review and approval before going forward with the project.
(Ord. 853, § 1 (part), 2010)