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Council amends city code to match state procurement threshold; city manager authority raised to $100,000
Summary
The council amended Chapter 2 of the City Code to mirror a change in state law that raises the contract signature threshold to $100,000 for the city manager and authorizes the city attorney to settle litigation up to $50,000; the ordinance also updates department names and adds Veterans Day and Juneteenth to city observances.
Wichita Falls, Texas — The Wichita Falls City Council on July 15 approved an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the municipal code to reflect a recent change in Texas law that will allow cities to purchase goods and services up to $100,000 without competitive bidding, and to give the city manager authority to enter contracts up to that amount.
City staff explained the amendment…
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