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ORDINANCE 868
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-102(G) OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 2-102 of the Maplewood City Code is amended as follows:
Sec. 2-102 (g) The city manager shall keep the council fully advised as to the financial
condition and needs of the city, and he shall prepare and submit to the council the
annual budget. The city manager shall be the chief purchasing agent of the city. All
purchases for the city and all contracts shall be made or let by the manager when:
(i) The purchase or contract is:
(1) made in furtherance of obligations previously approved by the council;
(2) periodic payment of an existing City obligation (e.g. utilities, sewage
treatment, insurance premiums, debt payments);
(3) necessary to invest surplus balances;
(4) solely for the purpose of transmitting money or fees received or
collected for other entities;
(5) for the payment of taxes, charges, or similar obligations due to other
units of government.
(6) payment for postage;
(7) payment for or retention of legal counsel related to the issuance of
municipal bonds;
(8) payment for or retention of financial consultant services related to the
issuance of municipal bonds;
(9) required to be made or let prior to the next regular meeting of the
council in order to avoid endangering public safety, damaging public or
private property, or interrupting City services.
(ii) The amount of the purchase or contract does not exceed five thousand
dollars ($5,000.00), for all other purchases or contracts.
(iii) All claims resulting from a purchase made or contract let by the city
manager shall be audited and approved by the council as provided by law.
Section 2. Effective Date.This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage
and publication.
Passed by the Maplewood City Council on April 10, 2006.