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Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts by amending section 161.01, "Adoption of County Procedure; Review of City Council", adding a new section 161.01A to reflect current contracting requirements, and amending section 161.09, "Executing Contracts Exceeding the Councilmanic Amount; Countersignature and Accounts."
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WHEREAS, the City has recently opted to retain administration of City contracts rather than have the County administer them; and
WHEREAS, in order to implement this change, certain changes to the City's existing contracting practices are required; and
The Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1.
Section 161.01 of City Code is hereby amended as follows:
? 161.01 CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION; ADOPTION OF COUNTY PROCEDURE
A. Every contract relating to City affairs shall be authorized by ordinance or resolution of City Council and shall be awarded let in the manner prescribed by City Council as required by applicable law and authorized regulations. Except in the case of contracts for the purchase of a general material, supplies and equipment, or for general maintenances and services, such ordinance or resolution shall designate the maximum amount authorized for such contract, and the account from which payment shall be made.
B. The City will may enter into one or more intergovernmental cooperation agreements with Allegheny County to comply with the provisions of Act 47 regarding joint purchasing on the City's behalf. Such intergovernmental cooperation agreement and any amendments shall be presented to City Council for its approval on an annual basis.
C. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may also enter into additional joint-purchasing agreements or participate in other joint purchasing associations (e.g. COGS) on behalf of the City, subject to annual authorization of Council, and requirements of ap...
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