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Ozark increases city administrator purchasing authority to $75,000
Summary
The City of Ozark amended purchasing rules to raise the administrator’s purchasing authority to $75,000; contracts above that threshold still return to the Board of Aldermen.
The Board of Aldermen adopted an ordinance amending the City of Ozark purchasing rules to increase the city administrator’s purchasing authority to $75,000. The change updates Chapter 140 of the municipal code and was enacted as ordinance 25‑045 after second reading and roll‑call vote.
Community Development Director Bridal Whitman and other staff said the raise reflects increased costs for vehicles and small construction projects since the longstanding $20,000 threshold had been set and noted the adjustment would reduce the number of routine items that must come before the Board. The ordinance retains Board review for procurements above the new $75,000 threshold and preserves members’ ability to discuss and remove contracts from consent as needed.
The Board adopted the ordinance unanimously among members present; staff said the change is intended to streamline procurement while allowing the Board to retain oversight of larger or unusual contracts.
