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Norton Shores council backs plan to update purchasing ordinance, raise thresholds
Summary
City Administrator Anthony Chandler told the council the purchasing ordinance was last updated in 2006 and proposed higher thresholds for sealed bids; council members expressed support and reached consensus to move forward with revisions. Mayor Nelund noted purchases remain subject to annual budget approvals.
City Administrator Anthony Chandler presented proposed revisions to Norton Shores' purchasing ordinance on July 28, saying the code was last updated in 2006 and asking Council for feedback on increasing purchasing thresholds to streamline procurement. Council members discussed whether higher thresholds would improve staff efficiency and expressed support for raising the threshold for the sealed-bid process.
Mayor Nelund reminded the council that larger purchases continue to be subject to approval in the annual budget process, and Council reached consensus to move forward with the proposed ordinance revisions. The discussion did not record a formal motion or roll-call vote during the work session; staff were directed to proceed with drafting the ordinance changes for future consideration.
