COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 220366

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Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Kansas City, Missouri, Article I, City Contracting Processes, Division 2, Contract Award by amending Sections 3-41. Contract Authorization and enacting a new Section 3-41 in lieu of, to require all boards, commissions and task forces to comply with the requirements of Chapter 3.

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WHEREAS, there are a wide range of goods and services for which the City needs to procure in the course of doing business; and

WHEREAS, there are a variety of Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces established by Law, the City Charter and the Code of Ordinances whom engage in work with City staff that may be supported by third-party consultants and service providers; and

WHEREAS, there are increased risks when procurement authority is diffused across many entities, including risk of wasteful uses of taxpayer resources and risks of improper uses of funds; and

WHEREAS, it is a good practice to ensure City contracts flow through and are accountable to City employees rather than volunteer Board appointees for continuous, responsible oversight of contracts; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances outlines City contracting processes, including the authority of the City Manager, the Manager of Procurement Services, and Directors in those processes; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to be good stewards of taxpayer resources, delivering the highest quality services as efficiently as possible; NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Kansas City, Missouri, Article I, City Contracting Processes, Division 2, Contract Award. Sections 3-41. Contract Authorization is amended by enacting a new Section 3-41 in lieu of, to require all boards, commissions and task forces to comply with the requirements of Chapter 3.

Sec. 3-41. Contract authorizat...

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