The provisions of this title are not applicable to:
(1)
Contracts for professional witnesses if the purpose of such contracts are to provide for professional services or testimony relating to an existing or probable judicial proceeding in which the city is or may become a party to contracts for special investigative services for law enforcement purposes;
(2)
Contracts for special investigative services for law enforcement purposes;
(3)
Agreements negotiated by the city attorney or risk manager in settlement of a dispute, claim or litigation or threatened litigation;
(4)
Agreements negotiated by the city attorney regarding worker's compensation payments for medical and related expenses;
(5)
Contracts for the purchase of works of fine art and performing art entertainment;
(6)
The award of financial participation agreements; owner participation agreements; disposition and development agreements; development agreements; real estate purchase or lease agreements; covenants; easements; encroachment agreements; memoranda of understanding; or other similar agreements. Such Contracts shall be awarded in accordance with applicable legal requirements and/or administrative directives of the city;
(7)
Procurement of miscellaneous books, magazines, newspapers, subscriptions, on-line library reference services, film, videos and assorted materials for library customer check-out purposes for which contracts by competitive bid solicitation are not practicable, or which are exempted from competitive bidding pursuant to applicable laws;
(8)
Intergovernmental payments, purchases and agreements;
(9)
Public utility purchases of water, power and related services when no competition is available;
(10)
Specialized seminar, training and educational classes off site;
(11)
Magazine and media advertisement;
(12)
Contracts for election services;
(13)
Contracts for legal services as defined and related to litigation and for the city attorney's services which shall be developed consistent with the Palm Springs City Charter, Section 407;
(14)
Contracts for employment and public employee labor agreements;
(15)
When expenditures are mandated by law or regulation, such as county booking fees, utilities, postage, waste disposal fees or other non-negotiable permit, use or application fees;
(16)
Best interest of city. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, when the city council or city manager authorizes the award and execution of purchase orders or contracts for supplies and services and for construction of public projects subject to the signature authority consistent with this title, without following the required procurement methods, provided that the city council or city manager finds that such award is in the best interest of the city, or of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 2108, 1/23/2025)