TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 20-25 amending various sections of Chapter 3.08 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to the City's purchasing system. (Continued from December 9, 2025)
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2. SUMMARY
Orange Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 governs the City's purchasing system and processes. Much of Chapter 3.08 was last amended in 1999, including the varying purchasing thresholds. On December 9, 2025, the Orange City Council reviewed Ordinance No. 20-25, and directed staff to bring the ordinance back with select changes. The revised Ordinance No. 20-25 incorporates those directed changes.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 20-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending various sections of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 3.08.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Orange Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 3.08 governs the City's purchasing system and covers several procurement matters including, but not limited to:
* The establishment of a centralized purchasing division.
* Addresses conflict of interest matters.
* Processes to enter professional services agreements.
* The process to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment.
* The procurement process for Public Works projects.
* Bidding procedures; and
* Purchasing processes during emergencies.
Much of Chapter 3.08 was adopted in 1999. While the language in many of these sections is still relevant, the amount thresholds listed in Chapter 3.08 are relatively low. On December 9, 2025, the Orange City Council reviewed and discussed Ordinance No. 20-25 which sought to make the following five changes to OMC Chapter 3.08:
Item 1: Incorporate Chapter 3.08.065 - Vendor Limits Per Fiscal Year an...
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