Commission considers updating purchasing policy to municipal code for transparency and flexibility
Summary
The board held first reading of an ordinance to add the Purchasing Policy to the city code and reflect legislative changes to procurement limits; the policy clarifies local bidder preference when two quotes match.
The Board held a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to amend Title 5, Chapter 5 of the Soddy‑Daisy Municipal Code to incorporate the city’s Purchasing Policy into the municipal code. City Manager Johnson said moving the Purchasing Policy into the code will make it publicly accessible instead of a file kept on the manager’s computer. City Attorney Elliott noted the ordinance reflects recent legislative changes to procurement limits.
City Manager Johnson said staff frequently seeks three quotes but vendors do not always respond and the proposed amendments provide more flexibility in practice. Vice‑Mayor Penney asked whether the city would favor a local bidder if two quotes matched in amount and quality; Johnson replied yes. Commissioners recorded a first‑reading approval and will return the ordinance for a second reading at a future meeting.
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