Agenda Item Title:
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Council Member Nicholl recommending an amendment to the Sandy City Purchasing Code clarifying the City Council's contracting authority.
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Presenter:
Council Member Nicholl
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Description/Background:
The Sandy City Purchasing Code does not expressly identify the City Council’s contracting authority. Out of an abundance of caution to ensure vendors that Council-retained professional services are valid, Council staff has requested that our two most recent professional services contracts were executed by the Mayor. They include the:
• Granicus agenda management contract (signed by Mayor Dolan 11-12-15)
• Council legal services contract with Cowdell Woolley (signed by Mayor Bradburn effective 6-1-18)
Though the City Council does not often contract directly for professional services, it would be prudent to clarify the Council’s authority in this regard. Other cities with the Council-Mayor form of government with express council contracting provisions in their codes include Ogden and Salt Lake City. A draft code amendment is included for the Council’s reference.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Further action to be taken:
Council Member Nicholl and staff will work with Administration on a final version of the proposed amendment.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to approve the further development of the Purchasing Code amendment to clarify the Council's contracting authority.