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Toccoa commissioners discuss raising City Manager purchase approval to $10,000; seek broader local bidding
Summary
At an Aug. 11 work session, Toccoa officials discussed changing the purchasing policy to let the City Manager approve purchases up to $10,000, require advertising above that amount, and direct staff to solicit bids from local businesses; no formal vote was taken.
City Manager Fredda O. Wheeler and the Toccoa City Commission reviewed proposed updates to the city's purchasing policy at the Aug. 11 work session, including raising the amount the City Manager may approve to $10,000 and requiring advertising for contracts or purchases exceeding that threshold.
Commissioners asked staff to ensure project bids are sent to all local businesses to expand local contracting opportunities. Commissioner Gail Fry requested that the commission review existing leases on city-owned buildings to clarify which maintenance and financial responsibilities belong to the city versus tenants. Fry also thanked the Housing Authority for assistance with the Whitman Street Boys and Girls Club.
The discussion was recorded as a presentation; the commission did not take a formal vote on changes to the purchasing policy during the session. Commissioners directed staff to return with draft language and outreach procedures at a future meeting.
