§ 3-5-21. PURCHASING AUTHORITY; DOLLAR LIMITS ON PURCHASING AUTHORITY FOR STANDARD PURCHASES.

The chart below identifies the type of comparative pricing information required for standard purchases, divided into different cost levels.

Up to $3,000.00	The purchasing agent and department directors may approve purchases and contracts of less than $3,000
From $3,000.01 up to $10,000.00	The Administrative Services Director may approve purchases for amounts less than $10,000
From $10,000.01 to $29,999.99	The City Manager must approve all purchases of goods and services for amounts between $10,000.01 and $29,999.99
From $30,000.00	The City Council must approve all purchases of goods and services for at least $30,000 in a public meeting. The requests for purchase must be routed through Finance, Purchasing, and City Attorney prior to the public meeting

(Res. 2008-011, passed 2-19-2008)