Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the Mayor may authorize the Director of Purchasing to make emergency procurements when there exists a threat to the lives, health, property, welfare or safety of the citizens of the city.
(A) Determination of public emergency. To so authorize the emergency procurements, the Mayor shall act in accordance with a determination of public emergency by:
(1) The President of the United States;
(2) The Governor of the state;
(3) The affirmative vote of eight members of the Board of Aldermen; or
(4) The Mayor, only upon the written advice of the Director of Health or the Superintendent of Police or Fire Chief.
(B) Written determination. The Mayor's authorization shall be in writing and include a determination of the basis for the public emergency and the reasons for the selection of the particular contractor. The determination shall be filed with the City Clerk for public inspection within 24 hours of the authorization and forwarded, by the City Clerk, to the Board of Aldermen and Finance and Audit Review Commission.
(Ord. passed 6-20-2005)