HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6443: AMENDING SECTION 2-285 OF THE CODE , PERTAINS TO PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS P.O. No. 6443
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-285 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur has
decided that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the
City of Port Arthur to amend Section 2-285 of the Code of
Ordinances as it pertains to purchases and contracts .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the Code of Ordinances, City of Port
Arthur, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Section 2-285,
which section shall read as follows :
"Sec. 2-285 . - Budgeted items under $25, 000 . 00, City Manager
authorized to contract.
Pursuant to Section 1, Article XIV, Municipal Contracts, of
the City Charter, the City Council confers upon the City Manager
the general authority to contract for expenditure without
further approval of the City Council for all budgeted items not
exceeding $25, 000 . 00, subject to the requirement that a monthly
check register indicating all such expenditures be provided to
the City Council .
The following administrative approval process will be
utilized with regard to budgeted items under $25, 000 :
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1 . The Purchasing Division will insure that the proper
procurement process has been followed in accordance with
the City' s purchasing policy, state, and federal laws .
2 . The Finance Department will confirm that funds have been
budgeted and are available to cover said expenditure .
3 . Said item will be presented to the City Manager for his
initial review and approval .
4 . The City Attorney will conduct a legal review of all
contract or legal instruments and provide written
authorization as to the legality of said items .
5 . The City Manager will execute all necessary documents
authorizing said expenditure .
6 . The City Secretary will record and retain all documents as
a permanent municipal record of the City. "
Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
Section 4 . That the ordinance shall be effective
immediately.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D. , 2015, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote : AYES :
Mayor:
Councilmembers : ,
NOES : .
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. ` izeno
City Attor ey
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal
City Manager