TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
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Adoption of Resolution 11502 delegating certain authority to the City Manager related to the approval and administration of contracts, agreements, instruments and conveyances.
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed Resolution would change the delegation authority from the City Council to the City Manager related to the approval and administration of contracts, agreements, instruments and conveyances.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No. 11502. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopted pursuant to Section 3.08.095 of the Orange Municipal Code ("OMC") and delegating certain authority to the City Manager related to the approval and administration of contracts, agreements, instruments and conveyances not otherwise covered by Chapter 3.08 or the OMC.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Providing Outstanding Public Service
a) Obtain, implement, and evaluate public input into our services and programs.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Chapter 3.08 of the Orange Municipal Code ("OMC") governs the approval of certain contracts, including those for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment, public works and professional services. Section 3.08.095 provides the City Council with the authority to address the approval and administration of any other contracts, agreements instruments or conveyances not addressed by ordinance, by resolution.
At this time, approval for all other contracts, agreements, instruments or conveyances not otherwise delineated in the Code are presented to the City Council for their approval. In many instances, the contracts or agreements at issue have no financial impact upon the City and/or are of a routine nature. Staff believes these contracts or agreements, while important for City operations, do not necessarily merit the time and resourc...
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