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Forks Council adopts small-works contracting ordinance, authorizes mayor to award projects under $75,000
Summary
The Forks City Council on July 27 adopted Ordinance No. 694 to establish a small-works roster and authorized the mayor to award public-works contracts under $75,000 without further council approval, aiming to expedite lower-cost projects.
The Forks City Council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 694 on July 27, amending the city procurement process to use a small-works roster and delegating award authority for projects under $75,000 to the mayor. Attorney/Planner Fleck introduced the ordinance and outlined that one detail remained to be determined before the adoption.
Councilmember Soha moved to "authorize the mayor to award public works contracts without city council approval when the amount for a specific project is less than $75,000," a motion seconded by Councilmember Pearson and carried. The formal motion to approve Ordinance No. 694 followed and was carried by the council. The change is intended to streamline contracting for smaller projects by reducing the need to place routine awards on the council docket.
Supporters said the amendment would speed project delivery and reduce administrative delays; Attorney/Planner Fleck summarized the practical effect during the meeting. The ordinance adoption was approved as presented; no specific dissenting vote counts were recorded in the minutes. The ordinance was listed on the agenda as Ordinance No. 694 and was introduced and acted on during the Action Items portion of the meeting.
Next steps identified by staff include finalizing the one remaining procedural detail Fleck mentioned and incorporating the new small-works roster into the city's procurement procedures. The council did not set an effective date in the meeting minutes.
