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CITY ATTORNEY <br /> Based theIt, of the emer�mcypurchase. <br /> Signature mate <br /> Based upon the of the emergency purchase. <br /> Signature Date <br /> 9.1 EMERGENCIES <br /> 9.1.1 GENERAL <br /> Emergency procurements are governed byR��.04.280. <br /> Competitive bidding is not required when an emergency exists; however,in making emergency purchases,an <br /> effort will be made to include the level of competition that is practical under the circumstances. <br /> An "emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality that either: <br /> A. Presents a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions; or <br /> B. Will likely result in material loss or damage to property,bodily injury,or loss of life if immediate action/s <br /> notYaken. <br /> 9.1.2 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY BY CITY COUNCIL <br /> A. |fan emergency exists,and time permits,a resolution will besought from Council that will: (a)contain a <br /> written finding of the existence of the emergency,/b\ declare an emergency situation exists; (c)waive <br /> competitive requirements;and(d)authorize the award, on behalf of the City,of all contracts necessary <br /> to address the emergency situation,including but not limited to, public works contracts and architectural <br /> and engineering services. <br /> B. Unless otherwise provided bythe emergency resolution adopted bm City Council,the City staff will <br /> provide to City Council written reports of contracts awarded and purchases made under the emergency <br /> resolution. <br /> 9.6.3 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY BY MAYOR <br /> A. If an emergency exists and time does not permit seeking a City Council resolution under 9.6.2 above,the <br /> Mayor may declare on emergency situation to exist,waive competitive requirements,and award <br /> contracts on behalf of the City to address the emergency situation. Employees are encouraged to use <br /> the Emergency Justification Form to request the Mayor's declaration. <br /> B. If a contract is awarded by the Mayor without competitive bidding due to an emergency, a written <br /> finding of the existence of an emergency must be made by the Mayor,and that finding must beposted <br /> on the City's website and reported to City Council no later than two weeks following the award of the <br /> contract. <br /> 9.6.4 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY BY DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR OF DESIGNEE <br />