DATE: September 18, 2024
TO: Council Budget and Finance Committee
FROM: Director of Finance
SUBJECT
City Procurement Policy Updates
RECOMMENDATION
That the Committee reviews and provides input on proposed changes to the City’s procurement policies.
SUMMARY
To align City policies and procedures with current best practices, staff has conducted a thorough review of the Procurement Guidelines manual (manual), which reflects current City purchasing and procurement policies. The manual is an internal document that provides guidance on internal City operations and includes procurement policies established through City Council approval.
Staff proposes that the Committee consider changes to the threshold and expenditure authority levels. The proposed changes impact the competitive bidding process requirements, as well as authority thresholds of the City Manager. Additionally, proposed changes include establishing signatory authority for the City Attorney for expert witness, settlement claim payments, and outside legal counsel. The proposed changes attempt to correct for inflation while improving effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency within the City’s procurement processes while maintaining appropriate oversight and controls. These changes are in keeping with the related provisions of the City Charter, Article XIII, Sections 1302, 1303, and 1304.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report