(A) The city shall determine the need for any item requested and whether or not the contract is for less than the amount in KRS 45A.385, in which case the city may use small purchase procedures and shall not be required to adhere to the purchasing requirements of this Chapter 24. Any city procurement which shall exceed that amount shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter 24. Procurement requirements shall not be parceled, split, divided, or purchased over a period of time in order to meet the dollar limitations for small purchases. The city shall maintain records of all small purchases.
(B) Small purchase procedures shall follow the outlined regulations as established by the city from time to time.
(1986 Code) (Am. Ord. 2006-08-10(A), passed 8-10-06)
Statutory reference:
Authority to institute small purchase procedures, see KRS 45A.385