The City of Pryor Creek's Ordinance & Insurance Committee convened on July 29, 2025, to discuss significant amendments to the city's purchasing policy. The primary focus of the meeting was the proposed ordinance to amend Section 2-1-3 of the city code, which governs purchasing procedures for municipal operations.

The committee began with a motion to recommend council action regarding the ordinance. Following a second to the motion, the committee proceeded to read the ordinance in detail. The proposed changes aim to align the city’s purchasing policy with the newly adopted City of Pryor Creek Purchasing Manual. This manual is designed to streamline and regulate the acquisition of goods, services, equipment, and construction-related expenditures across all city departments.

Key provisions of the ordinance include a requirement for all city employees and departments to comply with the purchasing manual, ensuring that no purchases are made with city funds unless they adhere to the established guidelines. The ordinance also stipulates that a current copy of the purchasing manual will be maintained by the city clerk and made available to the public upon request. Furthermore, department heads are tasked with ensuring compliance among their personnel.

The committee emphasized that in cases of conflict between the purchasing manual and existing ordinances, the ordinance will take precedence regarding the specific conflicting issue, while the manual will continue to govern other purchasing procedures.

The ordinance is set to be published in a local newspaper and will not take effect until 30 days after publication, as per the city charter. This amendment reflects the city council's commitment to enhancing transparency and efficiency in municipal purchasing practices.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's efforts to modernize its purchasing policies, ensuring they are consistent with state laws and best practices. The committee's recommendation will be forwarded to the city council for further consideration and approval.