HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 2121-20051
CITY OF KENAI
Suggested by: Council
ORDINANCE N0.2121-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
SECTION 7.15.030(a) OF THE KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT
OF PURCHASES REQUIRING PRIOR COUNCIL APPROVAL FROM $2,500 TO $15,000.
WHEREAS, KMC 7.15.030(a) requires the Council to give prior approval for most
purchases of supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services in an amount of
~2, 500 or more; and,
WHEREAS, the amount of the purchase limit has not be raised since 1995; and,
WHEREAS, waiting for Council meetings for approval of purchases over ~2, 500 can
delay purchases of needed equipment, supplies and services; and,
WHEREAS, raising the amount to ~ 15,000 will promote more efficient management
and purchasing practices by limiting the delay in purchasing needed equipment,
supplies and services; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kenai to raise the purchasing limit
without prior Council approval from X2,500 to ~ 15,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 7.15.030 is amended at follows:
7.15.030 When prior approval by Council is required.
(a) Every contract for, or purchase of, [2,500] X1,5,000 or more
of supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services
shall require the prior approval of the Council. The only
exceptions will be:
(1) Utilities bills (electricity, gas, fuel, and telephone);
(2) City's routine investment purchasing;
(3) Monthly payments for payroll deductions (i.e., income
tax, F.I.C.A., retirement, and fringe benefits), including
both employer's and employee's share;
(4) Authorized debt;
(5) Monthly contracted j anitorial service.
(b) All such exceptions will be paid when they fall due and
payments will be ratified by Council at the next regular
Council Meeting.
Ordinance No. 2121-2005
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21St day of
September, 2005.
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Introduced: September 7, 2005
Adopted: September 21, 2005
Effective: October 21, 2005
(8/23/05 sp)