PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND POWAY MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 3.28 REGARDING THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF
CONTRACTS
AUGUST 19, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
•Chapter 3.28.070: Formal Bidding Required
•Align with and index to State purchasing code amount of > $100,000 •Chapter 3.28.080.H: Exceptions to Bidding Requirements •Increase from $10,000 to $20,000 given cost increases of items •Chapter 3.28.080.I: Exceptions to Bidding Requirements –Full Reimbursement
•Codifies current practice of ensuring full reimbursement for private projects
Ordinance Overview
•Chapter 3.28.050: Unauthorized Purchases
•Including electronic approval vs only written
•Chapter 3.28.100: Professional Services
•Exemption for obtaining multiple bids for full reimbursement projects •Chapter 3.28.120: Award and Execution of Contracts
•Adjust City Manager Authority to award to $100,000
•Aligns with Budget resolution appropriation authority, and State code authority on informal bid procedures
•Update from figure in place for a long period
Ordinance Overview