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New Reporting Requirement for City Construction Contract Changes

Original title: In accordance with the Financial Operations Manual (FOM) the City Manager shall submit to City Council in the form of an agenda item any approved change orders to construction contracts that the City Council has authorized the City Manager, by resolution, to approve in excess of the City Manager’s spending authority. (Finance Director)

Record date · November 29, 2022

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What This Bill Does

The City Manager is now required to formally report any approved construction contract changes that exceed their standard to the City Council as an agenda item. This process aligns with the city's Financial Operations Manual.

Why it matters

This policy ensures that City Council members and the public are notified of construction contract cost increases or modifications that were previously approved by the City Manager under special authorization.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Manager

The City Manager is now required to prepare and submit additional agenda items for contract changes.

Directly affected

City Council

The City Council will receive formal agenda items regarding construction contract changes that were previously approved by the City Manager.

Key Facts

The City Manager must submit an agenda item to the City Council for any approved construction contract change orders.
This requirement applies specifically to change orders that the City Council previously authorized the City Manager to approve in excess of their standard spending limit.
The reporting procedure is mandated by the city's Financial Operations Manual (FOM).
The item is classified as an 'Informational Item' under file number 22-686.

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The item was introduced on November 14, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a change order?

A is a formal modification to an existing construction contract, often involving changes to the scope of work or the total cost.

Does this change how much the City Manager can spend?

No, this document establishes a reporting requirement for changes already authorized by the City Council; it does not change the City Manager's underlying .

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Increased Transparency in Procurement

The city is formalizing the reporting of contract modifications that were previously handled under delegated authority, suggesting a move toward greater oversight of construction spending.

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