The offer of any gratuity to an official or employee by any vendor or contractor, or perspective vendor or contractor, shall be cause for declaring such individual or firm to be an irresponsible bidder. Promotional items of nominal value, such as pens, notepads, etc., shall not constitute a gift if received as a non-personal item by the officer or employee, and the item is distributed to customers or potential customers routinely by the contributor.
(Ord. 656, passed 9-17-19; Am. Ord. 657, passed 11-5-19)