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Council raises micro-purchase threshold to support grant management
Summary
To streamline administration of a large Texas COVID-19 subgrant, the council approved raising the city's micro-purchase threshold to $49,999 so the grant manager (Courtney/consultant) can manage purchases and be reimbursed; council also discussed contracting and reimbursement processes.
The council approved an administrative certification to increase the micro-purchase threshold to $49,999 for purposes of grant administration tied to the COVID-19 subgrant.
Staff explained the change will allow the grant manager (Courtney Nelson and her firm) to handle procurement and submit invoices for reimbursement as part of grant administration. "This is the city saying that we increase the threshold to $49,999," the presenter said, noting the attorney reviewed the language and recommended approval. Council asked about payment structure and reimbursement; staff said administrative fees from the grant will cover consultant costs and the city will be reimbursed by the grant.
Members voted to approve the certification and gave staff authority to execute the document so work can proceed on grant management and the related generator projects.
