Chapter 2.03
AUDIT AND ALLOWANCE OF DEMANDS
Sections:
2.03.040 Procedure.
2.03.080 Contracting authority.
2.03.040 Procedure.
All demands against the city shall be presented to and audited by the city council as prescribed by the Auditor of the State of Washington, Division of Municipal Corporations, under the system designated as “blanket voucher approval”; and upon the allowance of a demand, a warrant or check shall be drawn which shall be countersigned by the city manager and shall specify for what purpose it is drawn and out of which fund it is to be paid. Whenever in this title reference is made to warrants, such term shall include checks. [Ord. 3782 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2459 § 1, 1960.]
2.03.080 Contracting authority.
The city manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the city minor purchasing and public works contracts; provided, that formal competitive bids are not required; and other routine contracts under which the municipality's liability does not exceed $10,000. The city manager may execute such contracts without first obtaining the approval of the city council so long as the contract is consistent with the approved annual budget for the city, and the municipality's liability under the contract does not exceed available fund balances. The city manager shall promptly provide, upon request of any city council member, a copy of the executed contract, along with supportive data or materials, to the city council or the requesting council member, consistent with the request that has been made. [Ord. 3882 § 1, 1993.]