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For Meeting of January 27, 2020
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Agenda Item # 7.B.
TITLE: Ordinance No. 2293- Amending Chapter 35 of the Hermiston Code of ordinances entitled “Public Contracts” |
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Update of Purchasing Ordinance
Summary and Background
In the process of updating all city ordinances, Chapter 35 Purchasing was found in need of various clarifications. Following are the highlights:
- Language related to conflicts of interest.
- Provisions for Oregon business preference
- Provisions for recycled material preference
- Language related to grants and contracts funded by grants
- Standards for responsible bidder
- Advertising requirements
- Language related to bid protests
- Language related to retainage being held on contracts over $500,000.
Tie-In to Council Goals:
Following a stated interest in updating city ordinances after adopting a new city charter.
Fiscal Information
No major financial impact.
Alternatives and Recommendation
Alternatives
Following are options:
- Adopt Ordinance 2293 as presented.
- Amend and adopt Ordinance 2293.
- Direct staff to make substantial changes and return with a revised ordinance at a future meeting.
Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance 2293 as presented.
Requested Action/Motion
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2293.
Submitted By: Byron Smith |
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