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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TITLE: QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS VALUED AT $25,000 OR LESS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER AS PERMITTED BY CHARTER SECTION 421 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4,11),,- RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended • Ordinance on 1"Reading • Ordinance on 2n'Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 valued at $25,000 and less. DISCUSSION On November 7, 2006, the voters approved a Charter Amendment increasing the authority of the City Manager to enter into contracts and agreements up to a value of $25,000. Section 421 of the Charter requires the City Manager to report to the City Council quarterly on the contracts entered into under his authority for informational purposes. The report is required to include the names of contractors and the amounts of each contract. Exhibit 1 is a listing of all purchase orders and agreements entered into between October 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, valued at amounts between $500 and $25,000. Unless included under a blanket contract, the City as a general rule does not purchase goods or services valued at under $500 through either a purchase order or an agreement. Purchase orders and service agreements valued at greater than $25,000 require approval by City Council. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's effort to meet Goal #4 — City Financial Stability, Objective #1 (maintain a stable, efficient and transparent financial environment). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Exhibit: 1. Quarterly Report of Contracts 1913-1