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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF GAHANNA CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 133.02 - PURCHASING PROCEDURES
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WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna has adopted Codified Ordinance Section 133.02 to establish purchasing policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Administration regularly reviews City policies and procedures to ensure consistency with best practices, the Ohio Revised Code, and applicable Federal Uniform Guidance; and
WHEREAS, following such review, the Administration has determined that Codified Ordinance Section 133.02, Purchasing Procedures, requires minor revisions related to Small Purchases, Sealed Bids, and Competitive Proposals in order to better define processes, clarify notification requirements, and establish retainage rates for contractors and vendors; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were developed in coordination with the City Attorney and various departments within the Administration; and
WHEREAS, both redline and clean versions of the proposed amendments to Codified Ordinance Section 133.02 have been provided to Council for review; and
WHEREAS, this Council finds that amending Codified Ordinance Section 133.02 as proposed is in the best interest of the City and will promote clarity, consistency, and compliance in the City’s purchasing practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That Codified Ordinance Section 133.02 - Purchasing Procedures, is hereby amended as set forth in EXHIBIT A (133.02 Purchasing Procedures Redline), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after the date of signature of approval by the Mayor.