Ordinance No. 5-57-2 vORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
CONTRACTING FOR, AND PURCHAjING OF SUPPLIES, MATERIAL
AND EQUIPMENT FOR ANY DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS
FOR BIDDING AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA
Section 1e Two or more bids shall be required on all
purchases of supplies, materials and equipment in excess
of $500000 except under special conditions the Commission
may waivethis rF.quirement.
Section 2,, Any City improvement costing in excess of
$1000.00 shall be executed by contract except where such
improvement is authorized by the Commission to be executed
by a city department in conformity with detailed plans,
specifications and estimates.
Section 3,, A1:1 contracts shall be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder that can best serve the interest of
the City of Atlantic Beach.
Section 4,, The City Manager, with the approval of the
Commission shall have the power to reject all bids and
advertise again.
Section 5o Alterations in any contract made be made when
authorized by the Commission upon the written recommendation
of the City Manager,,
Section 6. The Purchasing Agent with approval of the City
Managc,r may make purchases not to exceed $500000 for any
one purchase upon written requisition of a department head
when chargeable budget account has an adequate unemcumbered
balance o
Section ?. Upon receipt of invoice, confirmed by approved
purchase order and proof that materials, supplies or equip-
ment have been received or work completed the City Treasurer
shall pay such indebtedness taking advantage of all
discounts allowed.
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Section 89 This Ordinance shall become effective
December 14, 19570
Passed by the City Commission on first reading
December&d,1957.
Passed by the City Commission on second and final
reading December/3d-,, 1957®
Attest:
a"O'Z'Y
MyClerkL-