HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 00-55 12/04/2000
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 00-55
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD COMPETITIVE BIDS
AMOUNTING TO MORE THAN $15,000 DURING THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 12, 2000, TO
JANUARY 15,2001, WHILE THE CITY COUNCIL IS IN RECESS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Section 2.706, "PURCHASING," of the City of Springfield Municipal
Code limits the City Manager's authority to make purchases and award contracts of amounts not more than
$15,000, unless the City Council provides additional authorization; and
WHEREAS, there are various contracts and property purchases, including: Smith, Dawson and
Andrews Contract - Budget $24,720; Vehicle Replacement (replace Ford Taurus in PW) - Budget
$19,300; Replacement of Truck Mounted Combination Catch Basin Sewer Cleaner - Budget $225,930;
Cargo Van (new equipment in PW) - Budget $22,500; Ambulances (two replacement vehicles) - Budget
$293,840, which may exceed $15,000 and which are scheduled for award of contract during the
Council's holiday recess from; December 12, 2000, to January 15,2001; and
WHEREAS, all of these projects are budgeted in the 2000/01 budget and will be competitively bid
and awarded in compliance with all other provisions of the Springfield Municipal Code purchasing
requirements; and
WHEREAS, delaying these purchases and agreement approvals until the January, 16, 2001,
Council meeting would waste valuable time, increase the city's exposure and might raise costs and reduce
public service; and
WHEREAS, there may occur the need to execute other contracts which have been competitively
bid for which funds have been budgeted for which the lowest responsible bid is in excess of $15,000 and
which for reasons of public welfare, safety, and cost effectiveness need to be awarded during the Council's
holiday recess from December 12,2000, to January 15, 2001.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Springfield as
follows:
During the City Council recess from December 12,2000, to January 15,2001, the City Manager is
hereby authorized to award competitive bid contracts for amounts for which the lowest responsible bid is in
excess of $15,000, including, but not limited to (A.) those contracts and property purchases enumerated,
provided all applicable purchasing requirements of the Springfield Municipal Code are followed, and B.)
other contracts which have been competitively bid, for which funds have been budgeted and for which the
lowest responsible bid is in excess of $15,000 and which for reasons of public welfare, safety, and cost
effectiveness need to be awarded during the Council's holiday recess, provided all other applicable
purchasing requirements in the Springfield Municipal Code are followed.
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Adopted by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor of the City of Springfield, Oregon this
4th day of December, 2000. Adopted by a vote of -L for and ~ against.
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City Recorder
REVIEWED & APPROVED
AS TO FORM
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OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY