(a) The Municipal Administrator is hereby authorized to approve change orders without specific Council action so long as they conform to the following standards:
(1) The cumulative net amount of the change orders for a contract does not exceed one-third (1/3) of the bidding limit specified in Ohio R.C. 731.141 as amended from time to time by the Ohio Legislature.
(2) The total sum of the contract including the cumulative net amount of the change orders is included within the amount approved by Council for the proper line item in the annual appropriations document.
(b) Whenever a change order is authorized under this section, the Director of Finance and Administration shall make notification to Council.
(Ord. 31-10. Passed 8-23-10.)