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ITEM D
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November 24. 1997
Meeting
MGR~VnEPT_
Authorization
REQUEST: City Manager requesting City Commission approve the first reading
of Ordinance 691, which amends Chapter 2, Section 2-152 of the
Code of Ordinances, increasing the City Manager's purchasing
authority.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to request the City Commission approve the
first reading of Ordinance 691, which amends Chapter 2, Section 2-152 of
the Code of Ordinances increasing the purchasing authority of the City
Manager.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
At the November 10, 1997, City Commission meeting, Regular Agenda
Item F requested the City Commission increase the City Manager's
purchasing authority without formal bids from $4,000 to an approximate
level between $10,000 and $15,000; and authorize the City Manager to
prepare the appropriate amendment to the City's Code of Ordinances.
The City Commission approved Regular Agenda Item F, increasing the City
Manager's purchasing authority from $4,000 to $12,500, and directed the
City Manager to prepare the appropriate amendment to the City's Code of
Ordinances. Ordinance 691 amends Chapter 2, Section 2-152 of the Code
of Ordinances increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority.
FUNDING:
No Funding Requested
RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Manager recommends the City Commission approve the first reading
of Ordinance 691, which amends Chapter 2, Section 2-152 increasing the
purchasing authority of the City Manager.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Upon adoption of Ordinance 691.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 691
November 10, 1997, Regular Agenda Item F
COMMISSION ACTION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 691
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 SECTION 2-152 (WHEN
WRITTEN BIDS ARE REQUIRED; WAIVER) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONF.LICTS
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida has
determined that the following amendments to the Code of
Ordinances is in the best interest of the City of Winter Springs,
Florida.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section I.
Chapter 2 Section 2-152 of the Code of Ordinances shall be
amended to read as follows:
Section 2-152. When written bids are required; waiver.
The City Manager is authorized to purchase or contract for all
commodities and services required by the City which does not
exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500). The
City may receive written bids on purchases of more than twelve
thousand five hundred dollar ($12,500), or the City Commission
may waive this requirement for the best interest of the City. The
City Manager is authorized to establish a system, or amend the
existing system, of uniform procurement procedures and practices
to supplement this policy. Additions, deletions or amendments to
these procedures and practices shall be at the sole discretion of the
City Manager.
Section n. If any section or portion of a section of this ordinance proves to
be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, it shall not behMd to
invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any section or
portion of a section.
Section m. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are hereby
repealed.
Section IV. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted this _ day of
.1997
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading
Posted
Second Reading and Public Hearing
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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM F
Regular X
Consent
Informational
November 10., 1997
Meeting
MGR /("'11 DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission increase the City
Manager's purchasing authority without formal bids from
$4,000 to an appropriate level between $10,000 and $15,000.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Commission to
consider increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority
without formal bids from $4,0.0.0. to a level between $10.,0.0.0. and
$15,0.0.0..
CONSIDERA TIONS:
At the October 27th City Commission Meeting, Commissioner
McLeod requested the City Manager survey local government to
determine the level of purchasing authority without formal bids
being utilized by other communities.
He also requested the City's current $4,0.0.0. authority established in
1974 be calculated to today's equivalent purchasing authority by
use of the Consumer Price Index. Below is the information
requested:
City
Purchasing Authority
Without Formal Bids
Altamonte Springs
Casselberry
Lake Mary
Longwood
Oviedo
Sanford
Seminole County
Winter Springs
$ 15,000
5,000
5,000 (consider increasing to $7,500)
15,000
10,000 (consider increasing to $15,000)
5,000
50,000
4,000
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The Consumer Price Index for 1974 was 49.3, and for the first half
of 1997 was 159.9. This is an increase of 224.34%. The
equivalent purchasing threshold at today's dollars is $12,973.60.
On October 7, 1997, the City Commission of Altamonte Springs
increased their purchasing authority without formal bids from
$10,000 to $15,000. The reasons cited were:
. Consistency with the State of Florida Threshold.
. City's threshold has remained unchanged since 1991.
. Inflation has increased costs of goods and services.
The City Commissioners of Lake Mary and Oviedo will consider
requests to increase their purchasing authority without formal bids
based on similar reasons cited by Altamonte Springs.
FUNDING: None
RECOMMENDA TIONS:
It is recommended that the City Commission increase the City
Manager's purchasing authority without formal bids from $4,000 to
an appropriate level between $10,000 and $15,000; and authorize
the City Manager to prepare the appropriate amendment to the
City's Code of Ordinances.
ATTACHMENTS:
COMMISSION ACTION:
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