means that portion of an appropriation which has been distributed within the city accounting system to the city department or organizational level authorized to expend city funds.
means a situation where the solicitation of bids would not be useful or produce any advantage for the city. Idle acts include, but are not limited to, the following situations where:
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the city, the time necessary to use the bidding procedure would result in an economic loss to the city or would interfere with a city operation or function;
means a document issued to a vendor which establishes a line of credit allowing appropriate city employees to obtain supplies, materials, equipment or services on an "as needed" basis.
means the city manager and any person or persons designated by the city manager to purchase or acquire supplies, materials, equipment or services on behalf of the city.
Any work performed or services rendered by an independent contractor, with or without the furnishing of supplies, materials or equipment, including, but not limited to:
"Services" shall not include public projects, as defined in Sections 20161 and 22002 of the Public Contract Code. Contracts for public projects shall be awarded in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Public Contract Code or Chapter 2.72 of this code.