A. All City purchases and contracts for goods and services shall be subject to this chapter unless specifically exempted.
B. No contract or purchase shall be so arranged, fragmented or divided with the purpose or intent to circumvent this chapter.
C. No purchase shall be contracted for, or made, unless sufficient funds have been budgeted in the years in which the funds are to be expended.
D. Reasonable attempts shall be made to publicize anticipated purchases or contracts to known vendors, contractors and suppliers.
E. When it is advantageous to the City, annual or other recurring contracts for services and supplies regularly purchased should be approved.
F. All purchases and contracts must be approved by the City Manager unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
G. All contracts for services shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. (Ord. 2018-10)