A. For the purpose of this section, “professional services” shall be defined as those types of services typically provided by persons holding licenses or certifications regulated by the State of California including, without limitation, attorneys, engineers, architects, real estate appraisers, relocation consultants, construction management, and other such services requiring special skill or training. “Professional services” shall not include work requiring a contractor’s license issued by the State of California.
B. For the purchase of any services contract, not involving the hiring of professional services as described in subsection A of this section, which has been solicited in compliance with the applicable procedures set forth in Chapter 8.04 CMC and California law, the City Manager shall have the authority to approve and execute contracts for which the cost to the City is $30,000 or less.
C. For the purchase of any professional services contract, which has been solicited in compliance with the applicable procedures set forth in Chapter 8.04 CMC and California law, the City Manager shall have the authority to approve and execute contracts for which the cost to the City is $30,000 or less.
D. The awarding of contracts for amounts above the aforementioned thresholds authorized for the City Manager set forth in this section shall require prior approval by the City Council. (Ord. 2008 § 1, 2010)
