Introduction 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. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Item Number: A 5 Meeting Date: 07/26/2010 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Introduction 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/Finance Phone Number: (310) 253 5865 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Public Hearing: Action Item: X Attachments: X Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: (E Mail) Meetings and Agendas City Council (07/21/10) Department Approval: Jeff Muir (06/30/10) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (06/30/10) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/21/10) City Manager Approval: P. Lamont Ewell (07/22/10) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council introduce 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. BACKGROUND Prior to the hiring of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the City Manager s Office had been examining the current practices and procedures of the City as they related to purchasing bids and Requests for Proposals. W...
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