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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 05-46
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD COMPETITIVE BIDS
AMOUNTING TO MORE THAN $35,000 AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC
CONTRACTS DURING THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 2,2005 TO SEPTEMBER 11,2005 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 $35,000, (2.706(2)(c)) and prohibits amendments to public contracts where the amendment cost
exceeds certain limits imposed by the Code except in case of Council approval unless the City Council
provides additional authorization; and
WHEREAS, delaying these purchases and agreement and amendment approvals until the
September 12,2005 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 and amend contracts which have been
competitively bid for which funds have been budgeted, and for which the lowest responsible bid is in
excess of $35,000 and which for reasons of public welfare, safety, and cost effectiveness need to be
awarded during the Council's holiday recess from August 2,2005 to September 11,2005.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common' Council of the City of Springfield as
follows:
During the City Council recess from August 2, 2005 through September 11, 2005, the City
Manager is hereby authorized to award competitive bid contracts for amounts for which the lowest
responsible bid is in excess of $35,000, and approve amendments to public contracts where the
amendment cost exceeds certain limits imposed by Section 2.706(3) of the Springfield Municipal Code
except in cases of City Council approval, including, but not limited to contracts which have been
competitively bid, for which funds have been budgeted for, 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, including but not
limited to these set forth on the attached Project/Contract Summary.
This Resolution shall take effect on August 2,2005 and shall elapse on September 12, 2005.
Adopted by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor of the City of Springfield, Oregon
this first day of August 2005 adopted by a vote of ~ for and ~ against.
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PROJECT/CONTRACT SUMMARY
FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2005
Contract
Department
Cost
Contract
Department
Cost
Contract
Department
Cost
Contract
Department
Cost
Franklin St. and Gateway/Beltline Planning Consultant Services
Public Works Transportation Division
$50,000
Infrastructure Pavement Management Software System
Public Warks Maintenance Division
$45,000
Northwest Drainage Project far PeaceHealth/MLK Parkway
Public Warks Engineering Division
$350,000
Digital Copy Machines, two each
Police Department
$38,000
Resolution No. 05-46