City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 3.07,
Finance and Revenue, of the Culver City Municipal Code, by repealing Sections
3.07.005 through 3.07.090, Purchasing System, and Replacing those Sections
with new Sections 3.07.005 through 3.07.095, relating to the City’s purchasing
policies for supplies, equipment and services and the bid process for public works
projects (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
At the City Council meeting of July 26, 2010, the City Council introduced the
Ordinance, by a unanimous vote (5-0). City staff has incorporated the
typographical corrections that were read into the record at the meeting of July 26.
In addition, as recommended by the City Council, the definition of a “local
business” has been modified to clarify that the business must have a current
Culver City business tax certificate and that the local sales tax generated by the
business must be allocated to the City. The Ordinance, as revised, is brought
back tonight for adoption.
Meeting Date: 08/02/10 Item Number: C-1__
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.07, Finance and
Revenue, of the Culver City Municipal Code, by Repealing Sections 3.07.005
through 3.07.090, Purchasing System, and Replacing those Sections with New
Sections 3.07.005 through 3.07.095, Relating to the City’s Purchasing Policies for
Supplies, Equipment and Services and the Bid Process for Public Works Projects.
Contact Person/Dept.: Jeff Muir, Chief
Financial Officer
Phone Number: 310-253-5865
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas – City Council (07/29/10)
Department Approval:
Jeff Muir (07/ 28/10)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/27/10)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (07/28/10)
Acting City Manager Approval:
Martin R. Cole(07/29/10) City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
Instead, there will likely be savings in staff time and increased efficiency by
amending the purchasing limits and revising the provisions of the CCMC related
to purchasing
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 3.07, Finance and Revenue, of the
Culver City Municipal Code, by repealing Sections 3.07.005 through
3.07.090, Purchasing System, and Replacing those Sections with new
Sections 3.07.005 through 3.07.095, relating to the City’s purchasing policies
for supplies, equipment and services and the bid process for public works
projects.
MEETING DATE: 08102110
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.07,
Finance and Revenue, of the Culver City Municipal
Code, by Repealing Sections 3.07.005 through 3.07.090,
Purchasing System, and Replacing those Sections with
New Sections 3.07.005 through 3.07.095, Relating to the
City's Purchasing Policies for Supplies, Equipment and
Services and the Bid Process for Public Works Projects.
ATTACHMENTS
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1. Proposed Ordinance
1-17ORDINANCE NO. 2010-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.07, FINANCE AND
REVENUE, OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, BY
REPEALING SECTIONS 3.07.005 THROUGH 3.07.090,
PURCHASING SYSTEM, AND REPLACING THEM WITH NEW
SECTIONS 3.07.005 THROUGH 3.07.095, RELATING TO THE
CITY'S PURCHASING POILCIES FOR SUPPLIES,
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES AND THE BID PROCESS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, City Charter Section 1605 provides: "The City Council shall
establish procedures for the purchasing, storing and distribution of all supplies, materials
and equipment required by any City department. The City Manager shall direct the
implementation of such procedures for all City departments; and,
WHEREAS, the existing procedures for the purchasing of supplies,
equipment and services are set forth primarily in Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC)
Sections 3.07.005 through 3.07.090; and,
WHEREAS, these provisions of the CCMC regarding purchasing policies and
requirements have not been substantially changed in over twenty years, which
requirements include dollar limit requirements before items must be approved by City
Council which have not been adjusted since 1987; and -
WHEREAS, during the past 23 years the Consumer Price Index has risen
over 90%; and,
WHEREAS, City Charter Section 1604 provides: "The City Council shall,
from time to time, establish, by ordinance, procedures to ensure the integrity of awarding
all contracts for the construction or improvement of public works, buildings, streets, drains,
sewers, utilities, parks and playgrounds;" and,
WHEREAS, the existing procedures for awarding public works contracts are
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28Section 2007, shall remain in effect until such time as the City Council establishes, by
ordinance, different procedures; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to modernize the CCMC as it
relates to purchasing and the bid process for public works projects in accordance with the
intent of the City Charter and in order to meet the City Council's goals of working more
efficiently and effectively and streamlining the purchasing and contracting process, while
maintaining fairness to vendors and ensuring the integrity of awarding public works
projects.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Sections 3.07.005 through 3.07.090 of the Culver City
Municipal Code are hereby repealed and replaced with the following Sections 3.07,005
through 3.07.095:
PURCHASING, PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS,
AND DISPOSITION OF CITY PROPERTY
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§ 3.07.005
§ 3.07.010
§ 3.07.015
§ 3.07.020
§ 3.07.025
§ 3.07.030
§ 3.07.035
§ 3.07.040
§ 3.07.045
§ 3.07.050
§ 3.07.055
§ 3.07.060
§ 3.07.065
§ 3.07.070
Intent
Definitions
Purchasing officer designation duties and authority
Purchases and contracts require issuance of purchase order
Unauthorized purchases and contracts
Specialized contracting procedures
Interpretation of bid specification
Change orders
Exceptions to bidding requirements
Multi-year contracts
Equal bids
Awards of contracts to local businesses
Employee interest prohibited
Emergencies
Purchasing of Equipment, Goods, Supplies and Services
§ 3.07.075 Formal bid procedure
§ 3.07.080
Informal bid procedure
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Public Works Contracts
§ 3.07.090 Contracts for public works projects
Disposition of Surplus Property
§ 3.07.095 Disposition of City surplus property
§ 3.07.005 INTENT.
The intent of this Subchapter is to establish purchasing procedures for
the purchase of equipment, goods, supplies and services; to establish
procedures to ensure the integrity of awarding all contracts for the
construction or improvement of public works, buildings, streets, drains,
sewers, utilities, parks and playgrounds; and to establish procedures for the
disposition of City property. Nothing in this Subchapter is intended to require
the City to solicit bids for equipment, goods, supplies or services, accept the
lowest bid to provide equipment, goods, supplies or services, solicit bids for a
public works project or award a public works contract to the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, except as required by the City Charter, this Code and
applicable state and federal law.
§ 3.07.010 DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Subchapter,- the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Change Order. A written authorization from the City directing an
addition, deletion, or revision to an awarded purchase order or contract.
Local Business. A business that is located within the City of Culver
City and meets both of the following criteria: 1) The business has a current
Culver City business tax certificate; and 2) The local sales tax generated by
the business is allocated to the City of Culver City.
-3-Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder. The bidder who best
responds in price, quality, service, fitness, and/or capacity to the particular
requirements of the City. Price alone shall not be the determining factor but
shall be considered along with other factors, including, but not limited to, the
ability of the bidder to deliver, availability of parts or service, prior experience
and other factors relating to the particular needs of the City for the
equipment, goods, supplies or services to be purchased.
Public Works Project. The construction or improvement, excluding
maintenance and repair, of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers,
utilities, parks and playgrounds.
Purchasing Officer. The City Manager or his/her designee.
§ 3.07.015 PURCHASING OFFICER DESIGNATION DUTIES AND
AUTHORITY.
A. For the purpose of this Subchapter, the term Purchasing Officer.
shall include the term "Purchasing Agent" as used in other parts of this Code.
B. The City Manager, or hisiher designee, , shall serve as Purchasing
Officer and have the following duties and auth,ority:
1. Negotiate, purchase and contract for equipment, goods
and supplies used by the City, in accordance with City laws and regulations
and applicable state and federal law.
2. Develop and maintain a standardized system for the
procurement of equipment, goods, supplies and services.
3. Encourage open competitive bidding.
4. Advise the City Council on all matters pertaining to
purchasing.
5. Determine that bid specifications are adhered to in all
respects.
-4-6. Establish procedures and requirements for bidder's
security and performance bonds.
7. Maintain a vendor file, consisting of a list of prospective
suppliers who have made written requests that their names be added to such
vendor file,
8. Promulgate rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Subchapter.
§ 3.07.020 PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS REQUIRE ISSUANCE OF
PURCHASE ORDER.
In order to more efficiently manage all purchases and other contracts,
the City shall issue a purchase order to each vendor who agrees to provide
equipment, goods, supplies and materials to the City, and the City shall issue
a purchase order to accompany every contract for the performance of
services and Public Works Projects unless otherwise authorized by the City
Manager or the rules and regulations adopted by the City Manager pursuant
to this Subchapter. Except as otherwise provided herein, no contract shall be
deemed to be an authorization to proceed with work unless accompanied by
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a properly authorized and executed purchase order nor shall any vendor or
contracting party be authorized to perform any service, perform any Public
Works Project, or provide any supplies or equipment without first receiving a
properly authorized and executed purchase order issued by the Purchasing
Officer upon verification of sufficient unencumbered appropriation balance.
§ 3.07.025 UNAUTHORIZED PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS.
A. It shall be unlawful for any officer, employee, or agent of the
City to order the purchase of equipment, goods or supplies, or to contract for
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otherwise make any contract in violation of this Subchapter. Any order,
purchase, or contract made contrary to the provisions of this Subchapter shall
not be binding on the City, and the City shall not be obligated thereunder.
B. Purchases of equipment, goods, supplies, and services, and the
performance of Public Works Projects shall not be divided or staged for the
purpose of circumventing the requirements of this Subchapter.
§ 3.07.30 SPECIALIZED CONTRACTING PROCEDURES.
A. Nothing in this Subchapter shall prohibit the City from using
specialized contracting procedures when authorized by state law. If state law
authorizes such procedures, they need not also be specifically authorized by
• this Subchapter. Such specialized procedures may include, without
limitation, prequalification of general contractors or subcontractors and
design/build contracting procedures.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subchapter, for any
contract totally or partially funded by the State or Federal Government, all
applicable state and federal laws shall be followed, including, but not limited
to, applicable procurement standards and contracting procedures.
§ 3.07.035 INTERPRETATION OF BID SPECIFICATION.
Oral interpretation of written bid specifications shall not be made to
prospective bidders. If the prospective bidder discovers discrepancies or
omissions in any specification, or if the bidder is in doubt as to the meaning of
any specification, the bidder shall request a written interpretation or
modification from the City. If interpretations or modifications are deemed
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have received copies of the specifications.
§ 3.07.040 CHANGE ORDERS.
A. Any alteration to, amendment of, or deviation from an awarded
purchase order or contract as to scope, cost, time for completion, material, or
equipment furnished as a part of the purchase order or contract, or any
alteration to, amendment of, or deviation from the nature of work to be
performed, shall require the completion and issuance of a Change Order or
execution of a contract amendment. Additions to work cannot be combined
with deletions to work to avoid the Change Order requirement.
B. If the original purchase order or contract was approved by the City
Manager, then the City Manager or his/her designee may approve a Change
Order for that purchase order or contract; provided, the combined amount of
the original purchase order and the Change Order does not exceed the City
Manager's purchasing authority. If the original purchase order or contract
was approved by the City Council, then the City Manager or his/her designee
may approve a change order in an amount that does not exceed the City
Manager's purchasing authority. All other 'Change Orders shall be approved
by the City Council or the person, if any, designated in a contract approved
by the City Council. No Change Order shall be binding on the City until
approved as provided in this Subchapter.
C. Change Orders shall not be issued unless:
1. The Change Order arises in good faith out of an unknown
condition or unforeseen circumstance differing materially from the conditions
of the purchase order or contract; or the Change Order arises due to an error,
as determined by the City, in the City's specifications that accompanied the
bid solicitation; or the City desires to make a material substitution or addition
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phase of the project; and
2. The Change Order does not change the purpose of the
purchase order or contract; and
3. With regard to a service contract or a contract for Public
Works Project performance, the Change Order is reasonably related to the
scope of work authorized under the original contract; and
4. With regard to the purchase of equipment, goods or
supplies, the Change Order is required to allow the equipment, goods or
supplies to fulfill the purpose for which they were intended, and such Change
Order does not authorize the purchase of additional equipment, goods or
supplies that could also be purchased from another source and used
compatibly with the equipment, goods or supplies purchased.
§ 3.07.045 EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS.
The bidding requirements of this Subchapter shall not apply in the
following circumstances:
A. When the needed equipment, supplies or services that are
proprietary items of original equipment manufacturers and/or their authorized
exclusive distributors.
B. When the equipment is a component for equipment or a
system of equipment previously acquired by the City, and is necessary to
repair, maintain or improve the City's utilization of the equipment.
C. When the requesting department determines in writing, after
conducting a good faith review of the available sources, that there is only one
source for the required equipment, good, supply or service. The department
requesting sole source procurement shall provide written evidence to support
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Purchasing Officer. The Purchasing Officer may require that negotiations be
conducted as to price, delivery and terms. The Purchasing Officer may also
require the submission of cost or pricing data in connection with an award
under this Section or may require that formal or informal bidding procedures
be used.
D. Where items to be purchased are for resale to the public.
E. Where items to be purchased are computer software,
hardware maintenance services or software maintenance services.
F. Any contract involving the purchase of equipment, goods,
supplies or services entered into with another governmental entity.
G. Purchases of equipment, goods or supplies where • `•
competitive bid procedures have already been utilized by the City, another
public agency, including, but not limited to, federal, state and county
governments, including, state of California agencies, counties, cities, joint
power agencies and special districts, or nonprofit agencies whose main
purpose is to assist cities or other public entities, including, but not limited to,
the League of California Cities and Independent Cities Association; provided,
the equipment, goods or supplies are supplied to the City at the same or
better price, as was obtained through the competitive bid procedures of that
entity;
H. Emergency procurement as set forth in Section 3.07.070 of
this Subchapter.
I. Contracts for professional or personal services as set forth in
Section 3.07.085 of this Subchapter.
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Unless otherwise limited by the City's Charter, this Code or applicable
state or federal law, the term of a contract shall be as set forth in the contract,
and may include extensions as authorized in the contract. The City Manager
may approve a multi-year contract; provided, the annual value of the multi-
year contract as extended does not exceed the City Manager's purchasing
authority. Otherwise, multi-year contracts shall require the approval of the
City Council. In the event the same supplier, contractor or consultant has
been utilized for a period of five years, the formal or informal bidding
procedures as set forth in Sections 3.07.075 and 3.07.080 of this Subchapter
shall apply.
§ 3.07.055 EQUAL BIDS.
Whenever two or more equivalent bids are received, the City Manager
or the City Council may choose whichever of the following options it deems to
serve the best interest of the City:
A. Select one bid, giving preference to a business located
within Culver City; or
B. Reject all bids and re-solicit for bids; or
C. Reject all bids and authorize negotiation of an agreement -
between the City and one of the equivalent bidders.
§ 3.07.060 AWARDS OF CONTRACTS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES.
The City shall give preference to a Local Business when awarding any
contract for the purchase of equipment, goods or supplies; provided, the
Local Business to be awarded the contract will be able to provide equipment,
goods or supplies which are equal in quality and meet all bid specifications of
the City and of other competing bidders, and the contract to be awarded
meets one of the following criteria, as determined by the Purchasing Officer:
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business outside the City is less than the current sales tax benefit the City
would receive from the local sales tax; or
B. Any other reason which would reasonably justify selection of
a Local Businesses based upon criteria which do not illegally discriminate
against outside businesses.
§ 3.07.065 EMPLOYEE INTEREST PROHIBITED.
No employee, member of the City Council, nor any appointed member
of a City Commission, Board or Committee, shall be financially interested,
directly or indirectly, in any purchase order or contract for furnishing
equipment, goods, supplies or services within the purview of this Subchapter.
Any purchase order or contract involving former City employees, members of
the City Council, or any appointed member of a City Commission, Board or
Committee, shall be awarded solely by the City Council at a public meeting.
§ 3.07.070 EMERGENCIES.
A. In case of a locally declared emergency or if the City Manager
determines there is an unforeseen emergency situation that threatens life,
property or the general public health, safety and welfare, the City Manager or
the Purchasing Officer, is authorized to expend City funds without limitatibh
on amount and without following the purchasing or bidding procedures
otherwise required by this Subchapter. An emergency purchase shall be
limited to such equipment, goods, supplies or services necessary to satisfy
the emergency need.
B. In the absence or unavailability of the City Manager or Purchasing
Officer, any department head shall have like authority, but shall file a written
report with the City Manager within five days after such emergency purchase.C. Expenditures made during a locally declared emergency or in an
emergency situation must be reported to the City Council at the next regular
City Council meeting if approval for such expenditures would otherwise have
been subject to the approval of the City Council.
§ 3.07.075 FORMAL BID PROCEDURE.
Except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter, purchases of
equipment, goods and supplies of an estimated value of more than
$30,000.00 shall be by formal sealed written competitive bids. Awards for
such expenditures shall be made by the City Council to the Lowest
Responsive and Responsible Bidder in accordance with the following
provisions:
A. Budget Verification. Prior to bid solicitation, the
Purchasing Officer shall confirm the requested purchase is identified in the
current fiscal year adopted budget. For items not identified in the current
fiscal year adopted budget, the requesting City department shall be required
to receive City Council approval prior to bid solicitation.
B. Bid Specifications. Bid specifications shall be prepared
and include the criteria that must be met to be considered the Lowest
Responsive and Responsible Bidder.
C. Notice Inviting Bids. Notices inviting sealed bids shall
be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City at least ten
days prior to the date set for opening of the bids. In addition, notices inviting
bids shall be disseminated to at least three prospective bidders approved by
the Purchasing Officer, and all those who have requested to be placed on the
bidders list. Notices shall be posted at City Hall and other public posting
locations as determined by the Purchasing Officer. Notices shall include a
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time, date and location for submitting and opening of the bids.
D. Bid Submittal and Bid Opening. Sealed bids shall be
submitted to the City Clerk and shall be opened in public at the time and
place stated in the notice inviting bids. All bids received shall be available for
public inspection at the time and place of opening, and thereafter, in the
Office of the City Clerk. Bids must be received prior to the bid opening to be
considered.
E. Rejection or Waiver of Bid Requirements.
1. The City Council may reject any and all bids
presented and may re-solicit for bids in its discretion.
2. Except as provided in Section 3.07.090, the City
Council may waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or bidding.
3. Except as provided in Section 3.07.090, upon
determining that conformance with the procedures set forth in this Section
would be contrary to the best interests of the City or upon determining that
compliance with the procedures would be impractical, the City Council may
waive any or all of the requirements of this Section and, if it deems it to be in
the City's best interest, authorize a negotiated contract.
§ 3.07.080 INFORMAL BID PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASE
OF EQUIPMENT, GOODS AND SUPPLIES.
Except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter, any purchase of
equipment, goods or supplies of an estimated value of $30,000.00 or less
may be made by the Purchasing Officer in the open market pursuant to the
procedure prescribed in this Section without following the formal competitive
bid procedures prescribed in Section 3.07.075 of this Subchapter. Such
-13-purchases shall be based upon competitive quotations, whenever practical,
as determined by the City Manager, and shall be awarded to the Lowest
Responsive and Responsible Bidder.
§ 3.07.085 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter, the City may
award purchase orders and contracts in any amount for professional or
personal services without complying with the provisions of this Subchapter;
provided, the purchase order or contract shall be based upon competitive
quotations, whenever practical, as determined by the City Manager.
B. For purposes of this Section, professional services shall include,
but not be limited to, services of engineers, architects, accountants,
attorneys, doctors, and similar professionals when the City is contracting for
the skill, integrity, judgment, and/or special technical ability of the
professional.
C. For purposes of this Section, personal services shall include, but
not be limited to:
1. Any communication, gas water, electric light and power
service or similar utility service;
2. Insurance, postage, freight and courier service;
3. Travel/hotel accommodations, education and training
expense;
4. Subscriptions and memberships;
5. Repair or maintenance service for equipment, machinery
or other City-owned personal property; and
6. Repair and maintenance service for City-owned or
occupied real property and buildings; and
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property.
§ 3.07.090 CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
The following procedures shall govern the award of contracts for
Public Works Projects:
A. Public Works Projects of $30,000 or Less. The
bidding of Public Works . Projects involving an expenditure of $30,000.00 or
less, which are included in the current fiscal year adopted budget, shall
comply with the informal bid procedures set forth in Section 3.07.080 of this
Subchapter.
B. Public Works Projects of More than $30,000 but Less
than $75,000. The bidding of Public Works Projects involving an expenditure
of more than $30,000.00, but less than $75,000.00, which are included in the
current fiscal year adopted budget, shall comply with the formal bid
procedures set forth in Section 3.07.075 of this Subchapter. The plans and
specifications for Public Works Projects in this category that are not included
in the current fiscal year adopted budget shall be approved by City Council
prior to any solicitation of bids.
C. Public Works Projects of More than $75,000. The
bidding of Public Works Projects involving an expenditure of more than
$75,000.00, shall comply with the formal bid procedures as set forth in
Section 3.07.075 of this Subchapter. Prior to bid solicitation of bids, the
project plans and specifications for Public Works Projects in this category
shall be approved by the City Council.
D. Award of Contract. The award of a contract for a Public
Works Project involving the expenditure of more than $30,000 shall be made
by the City Council to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder. The
-15-award of a contract for a Public Works Project involving the expenditure of
$30,000 or less may be made by the City Manager to the Lowest Responsive
and Responsible Bidder.
E. Waiver of Bidding Procedures. The City Council, by
four affirmative votes, may award a contract for a Public Works Project
without complying with the formal bid procedures set forth in Section
3.07.075; provided, a public hearing is held on the award of the contract.
Notice of the public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City at least ten days prior to the date set for the public
hearing.
§ 3.07.095 DISPOSITION OF CITY SURPLUS PROPERTY.
The Purchasing Officer shall dispose of all City-owned surplus and
obsolete personal property by bid, auction, negotiated sale or exchange. The
Purchasing Officer shall attempt to obtain the best value for the property that
can be reasonably obtained.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 619 of the City Charter, this Ordinance
shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption. Pursuant to Sections 616
and 621 of the City Charter, prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the adoption,
the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published in the
Culver City News and shall post this Ordinance or a summary thereof in at least three
places within the City.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby declares that, if any provision, section,
subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of this ordinance is rendered or declared
invalid or unconstitutional by any final action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by
reason of any preemptive legislation, then the City Council would have independently
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adopted the remaining provisions, sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases
or words of this ordinance and as such they shall remain in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2010.
CHRISTOPHER ARMENTA, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
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MARTIN R. COLE, City Clerk
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