3-1-4: PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY:

   A.   Purchases Under Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars: The purchasing manager or designee shall have the authority to purchase goods and services where the total estimated value is less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

   B.   Purchases for Building Improvements: The public works department head or designee shall be authorized to purchase necessary goods and services required to complete building improvements where the dollar amount is less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

   C.   Purchases for Public Works Projects: The public works department head or designee shall be authorized to purchase necessary goods and services required to complete a public works improvement project where the dollar amount is less than one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000).

   D.   Purchases for Professional Services: Each department head or designee shall be authorized to purchase professional services pursuant to section 3-1-8B or section 3-1-9B.

   E.   Purchases for Furniture: Each department head or designee shall be authorized to purchase furniture (desks, chairs, tables, system furniture, benches, filing systems, bookcases, stools, etc.) that has a value of less than two thousand dollars ($2,000). The purchasing manager shall be authorized to purchase furniture at a value of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more.

   F.   General Delegation of Authority: Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the mayor may delegate to the purchasing manager, department heads, or any other city employee, authority to purchase goods and services for the city as deemed appropriate and within his scope of procurement authority. These delegations shall be in writing and may be limited in scope, as the mayor directs.

   G.   Where the dollar value exceeds the limits described in this section, procurement of goods and services shall require approval by the mayor before being awarded. (Ord. 19-54, 12-11-2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020)