HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-72 - Revising Purchase Limitations on Small PurchasesRESOLUTION NO. 86-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING PURCHASE LIMI-
TATIONS FOR ORDER BOOKS AND SHALL PURCHASE ORDERS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, purchase limitations for order books or small purchase orders
of the City of Costa Mesa were established on March 17, 1958, and were
modified by Resolution No. 79-86 adopted July 2, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the prices of goods and services required for the routine
operation and maintenance of the City have risen dramatically since such
purchase limitations were last revised; and
WHEREAS, increasing the purchase limitations will assist in reducing
staff time required for routine purchases; will attract a wider range of
ccnpanies wishing to do work for the City; and will expedite the completion
of various activities carried out by City staff by reducing administrative
delays;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Rule IV of the City Rules and
Regulations for Purchasing be modified to read as follows:
"Rule IV. Order Books.
The purchasing officer may issue pre -numbered order books to properly
authorized officials for use in securing over-the-counter delivery
of miscellaneous supplies when the need arises in the vicinity of a
source of supply. Such purchases shall be limited to amounts not
exceeding $200.00. All order books and all order blanks shall be
properly accounted for by the official to whom they have been issued."
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 1986.
ayo of the City of
ATTEST:
C y Clerk of the City of Costa sa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore-
going Resolution No. 86-72 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by
the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of
July, 1986.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa this 8th day of July, 1986.
y Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of/the
City Council of the City of Cost Mesa