Every contract for, or purchase of, supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services involving the expenditure of more than an amount to be set by the City Council from time to time by the City Manager shall require the prior approval of the city Council, and under no circumstances may the Manager make such contract or purchase without first obtaining the prior approval of the Council.
(Prior Code, § 33.037)
Charter reference:
Council approval required for purchase exceeding an amount prescribed by ordinance, see Charter § 26