A. All supplies, goods and merchandise used by the city shall be purchased as provided in subsection B of this section, and in no other manner.
B. Whenever it is necessary for the city to purchase supplies for any of the departments of the city, unless ordered by the city council at a regular or special session, a written order must be first had and obtained from the city clerk before the supplies, goods or merchandise can be purchased.
C. Any officer or employees of the city or any other person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offense, and the city shall not be liable for any goods purchased other than on such a written order. (Rev. Ord. 1171, Comp. 1941, p. P-7)