Council discusses updating procurement threshold and codification process
Jan 12, 2026
Councilmember Sarah Froelich proposed updating the city's procurement policy (noting a threshold change from $30,000 to $40,000) and suggested formalizing the policy in the city code; council agreed to discuss the proposal in a forthcoming caucus meeting and also review codification with American Legal.
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Councilmember Sarah Froelich presented a three‑part proposal to update the city’s Procurement Policy and to move its maintenance toward a structure that balances council adoption with needed administrative flexibility. She noted the existing policy adopted by Executive Order still references a $30,000 threshold while procurement practice has shifted to a $40,000 threshold.
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