§ 33.57 PURCHASING AUTHORITY AND SPENDING LIMITS.
   (A)   City Manager authority. The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, is authorized to:
      (1)   Enter into city contracts not to exceed $150,000. Contracts over $150,000 require additional authorization from the City Council.
      (2)   Recommend that the City Council approve or disapprove contract awards or contract change orders and amendments in amounts over $150,000.
      (3)   Consistent with this Municipal Code and the city’s public contracting rules, adopt forms, procedures, and administrative policies for all city purchases.
      (4)   Enter into contracts or issue permits for local concessions and street vendors pursuant to applicable city policy, where the annual amount to be paid to or by the city is not expected to exceed $150,000 per year.
   (B)   Contracts with employees. Purchases of goods from city employees shall require the prior written authorization of the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee. Provision of services by city employees shall be in accordance with the city personnel policies and other applicable law.
(Res. R100223A, passed 10-2-2023)