In case of accidents or other circumstances creating any emergency, the Manager may, with the consent of the governing body, award contracts and make purchases for the purpose of repairing damages caused by the accident or meeting the emergency; but he or she shall file promptly with the Council a certificate showing the emergency and the necessity for the action, together with an itemized account of all expenditures.
(1995 Code, § 1-4006) (Ord. passed 9-20-1955)