(A) The City Council may, on recommendation of the City Coordinator of the Agency, authorize any purchase of contracts necessary to place the city in a position to combat effectively any disaster resulting from the explosion of any nuclear or other bomb or missile, and to protect the public health and safety, protect property and provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of any disaster or from human-made or natural disaster.
(B) In the event of enemy caused or other disaster, the City Coordinator of the Agency is authorized, on behalf of the city, to procure services, supplies, equipment or material as may be necessary for such purposes, in view of the exigency without regard to the statutory procedures or formalities normally prescribed by law pertaining to city contracts or obligations, as authorized by the state’s Act of 1975 (i.e., as amended, 20 ILCS 3305/1 et seq.); provided that, if the City Council meets at such time, he or she shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by that body.
(1994 Code, § 35.09) (Ord. 270, passed 10-12-1976)