The mayor, or his or her interim successor, may make an emergency procurement without advertising the procurement if rentals are not practicable and there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety or for other urgent and compelling reasons. Failure to abide by the bid provisions in a timely manner is not an emergency. An emergency procurement shall be made with the competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of particular contractors shall be included in the contract file and shall be provided to the city council within seven days of the award of the contract.
(1992 Code, § 34.5-8) (Ord. 28-95, passed 2-21-1995; Ord. 51-10, passed 6-7-2010; Ord. 75-11, passed 10-3-2011)