HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 03-55 12/01/2003
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 03-55
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD COMPETITIVE BIDS
AMOUNTING TO MORE THAN $15,000 DURING THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 9, 2003, TO
JANUARY 4, 2003 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, delaying these purchases and agreement approvals until the January 5, 2004 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 contracts which have been competitively bid
for which funds have been budgeted or will be budgeted and included on the Council's Supplemental
. Budget Request in December 2003, 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 9,2003, to January 4,2004.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Springfield as
follows:
During the City Council recess from December 9,2003, to January 4,2004 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 contracts which have been competitively bid, for
which funds have been budgeted or will be budgeted and will be included on the Council's Supplemental
Budget request in December 2003, 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.
This Resolution shall take effect on ,December 9,2003, and shall elapse on January 5, 2004.
Adopted by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor of the City of Springfield, Oregon
this 1 sl day of December, 2003. Adopted by a vote of ~ for and ~ against.
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Amy Sowa, lty Recorder
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