Legal Documents of Maryville

In the case of an apparent emergency which requires the immediate purchase of supplies, materials, equipment or services, the city manager shall be empowered to authorize the purchasing agent to secure, at the lowest obtainable price, any item or service required regardless of the amount of the expenditure. In the case of actual emergency, and with the approval of the city manager, any department head may purchase directly any supplies, materials, equipment or services whose immediate procurement is essential to prevent delays in the work of the using department which may vitally affect the life, health, or convenience of citizens. If such a purchase amounts to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or more, a full report of the emergency purchase shall be filed by the city manager with the city council at the next council meeting for its approval. (1999 Code, § 5-203)