This chapter is adopted pursuant to the city's general and specific
contracting powers and, without limitation, Government Code Section
40602 for the purpose of setting forth the requirements to bind the
city by contract.
(Ord. 2087 § 1, 2012)
The city is not bound by any contract unless the contract is
in writing, approved as to form by the city attorney, and signed on
behalf of the city by an officer or officers as set forth in this
chapter. Any such officer must sign a contract on the city's behalf
when directed to do so by the city council.
(Ord. 2087 § 1, 2012)
Unless otherwise provided in this code, a resolution, or ordinance,
the city council must approve all contracts and direct the mayor,
or other officer, to sign a contract on the city's behalf.
(Ord. 2087 § 1, 2012)
In the event of a declared state of emergency, the city manager
may bind the city, with or without a written contract, for the acquisition
of equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services or other items.
(Ord. 2087 § 1, 2012)
In accordance with Government Code Section 40602, the following
officers are authorized to sign contracts on the city's behalf:
(a)
The
mayor or, in the mayor's absence, the mayor pro tem;
(b)
The
city manager when directed to do so by the city council, resolution,
ordinance, or any provision of this code;
(c)
The
city manager for contracts not to exceed sixty thousand dollars;
(d)
Department
directors for contracts not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars.
(Ord. 2087 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2187 § 1, 2020)
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the employment
of any person by the city at a regular salary.
(Ord. 2087 § 1, 2012)
