§ 3-3-73. Emergency purchases.

(a)

Emergency purchases for immediate delivery to meet emergencies arising from unforeseen causes, to prevent delays in work, contracts or transportation, or to prevent spoilage and for medical supplies, laboratory equipment and surgical instruments needed and to be used by the health department may be made directly by a using agency with the consent of the city purchasing agent.

(b)

If an emergency occurs and the purchasing agent has consented to a direct purchase, the using agency shall, however, whenever practicable, secure competitive telephone bids and order delivery to be made by the lowest responsible bidder. The agency shall also, not later than the next regular city business day thereafter, submit to the purchasing agent a requisition, a tabulation of bids received, if any, a copy of the delivery record and a brief written explanation of the circumstances of the emergency.

(c)

Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding improvements, repairs, services and purchases may be made or obtained without the necessity of complying therewith when, in the opinion of the city manager, an emergency has arisen which requires an expenditure to meet a pressing need for other than a regular or recurring requirement, in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare; provided, the city manager first approves the transaction in writing. The city manager shall within 30 days after approval notify the city council in writing of his action, which writing shall contain a statement of the emergency and the transaction. (Ord. No. 2757, 1/22/83, Sec. 1)