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Article I. Contracts and Bids Generally

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Cross References:Community development project bid procedures and conditions, TMC 3.30.380 et seq.

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(a) Pursuant to Charter Ordinance No. 94, Section 22 (Appx. A, Section A2-55), the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign all contracts binding the City, unless:

(1) Governing Body approval of the contract or the subject matter of the contract is required by City ordinance or resolution;

(2) Governing Body approval of the contract or the subject matter is required by State or Federal law; or

(3) Other City officers or employees are specifically authorized by ordinance to approve and sign the contract.

(b) Any contract for professional services exceeding $50,000 shall be approved by the Governing Body. “Professional services” includes architects, engineers, appraisers, land surveyors, management and systems analysts, financial and accounting firms, attorneys, information technology consultants, land use planners, project management and other similar services requiring specialized knowledge or certification in a particular field.

(c) The authority granted by this section is subject to all ordinances and laws which restrict and limit the ability of the City to enter into binding contracts. Further, this section does not authorize the avoidance of or exemption from any administrative reviews or approvals of contracts as required by City ordinances or regulations.

(d) The provisions of this section shall not preclude the City Manager from seeking and obtaining the approval of the Governing Body prior to signing certain contracts, notwithstanding the authority granted in this section. (Ord. 20404, 1-17-23.)

Cross References:City Council – Mayor, Chapter 2.15 TMC.