[Ord. 96-635B; Ord. 02-966A; Ord. 04-1065A; Ord. 17-1398]
For the purposes of this chapter unless the context requires otherwise the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AUDITOR
Means the Metro Auditor provided for in Section 18 of the Metro Charter.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Means the person holding the position of Chief Operating Officer established by Section 2.20.010 of the Metro Code.
COMMISSION
Means the Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission established by Section 6.01 of the Metro Code.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Means the Council President provided for in Section 16(4) of the Metro Charter.
METRO ATTORNEY
Means the person holding the position of Metro Attorney established by Section 2.08 of the Metro Code.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Means the person designated by the Chief Operating Officer to carry out the functions required of such person by this chapter.
PUBLIC CONTRACT
As defined in ORS 279A.010, and as it may be amended.
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Means tangible personal property owned by Metro, including equipment and materials, which is no longer needed by Metro. Examples include inventoried and non-inventoried office furniture, specialized equipment, and items that are obsolete or overstocked.
[Ord. 96-635B; Ord. 02-966A; Ord. 17-1398]
The Chief Operating Officer, the Metro Attorney and the Auditor have the authority to award and execute contracts that are necessary to carry out their administrative responsibilities. These officers may delegate authority to award and execute contracts in writing. Unless the Council expressly approves a contract containing a requirement to the contrary, no contract may obligate Metro to the payment of funds not appropriated for that purpose by the Council.
[Ord. 96-635B; Ord. 17-1398]
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the applicable federal laws, rules and regulations shall govern in any case where federal funds are involved and the federal laws, rules and regulations conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2.04.030, Contracts in General - Regulations, was repealed by Ord. 17-1398.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2.04.032, Prohibition Against Doing Business with Certain Former Metro Officials, was repealed by Ord. 99-822.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2.04.035, Contract Provisions Requiring Records Maintenance and Permitting Audits, was repealed by Ord. 17-1398.
[Ord. 96-635B; Ord. 02-966A; Ord. 04-1065A; Ord. 09-1229; Ord. 17-1398]
The Metro Council delegates to the Commission the authority to approve contracts for the facilities it manages. This approval authority is independent of the approval authority delegated to the Chief Operating Officer pursuant to Section 2.04.020. The Chief Operating Officer has the authority to award and execute contracts on behalf of the Commission that are necessary to carry out its administrative responsibilities. The Commission may require Commission approval of certain contracts. The Metro Council is the local Contract Review Board for the Commission.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2.04.040, Personal Services Contracts - General, was repealed by Ord. 17-1398.
[Ord. 96-635B; Ord. 99-822; Ord. 02-966A; Ord. 04-1065A; Ord. 06-1123A; Ord. 17-1398]
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, Council must approve the following types of contracts prior to execution:
(a) 
Any agreement entered into pursuant to ORS Chapter 190 by which Metro agrees to acquire or transfer any interest in real property, assumes any function of another governmental body, or transfers any function of Metro to another governmental unit; or
(b) 
Any contract for the purchase, sale, lease or transfer of real property owned by Metro. However, the Chief Operating Officer may execute options to purchase real property without prior Council approval, so long as the Council approves the exercise of the option.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former §§ 2.04.052 to 2.04.058, Contract Review Board Provisions, were repealed by Ord. 17-1398.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2.04.050, Public Contract Review Board, was repealed by Ord. 04-1065A.
[Ord. 96-635B; Ord. 02-966A; Ord. 06-1123A; Ord. 17-1398]
(a) 
Prior to adoption of the annual budget, the Chief Operating Officer shall provide the Council with a list of Metro-proposed applications for grant funding over $50,000.00 to be sought during the next fiscal year.
(b) 
The Chief Operating Officer shall provide a quarterly report to Council showing all Metro applications for grant funding greater than $50,000.00, and all grants awarded by Metro greater than $10,000.00.
(c) 
The Chief Operating Officer shall make available to the Council on request information showing the status of all contracts and grants whether listed in the adopted budget or not.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former §§ 2.04.062 to 2.04.070, Contract Review Board Provisions, were repealed by Ord. 17-1398.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2.04.060, Food Products, was repealed by Ord. 04-1065A.