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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 · August 27, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City Manager is now required to report any approved construction contract s 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 formally notified whenever the City Manager approves construction contract changes that go beyond their pre-authorized spending limits.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Manager

The City Manager is now required to submit specific agenda items to the City Council for contract changes exceeding their spending authority.

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 construction contract change order that exceeds their standard spending authority.
  • This reporting requirement is mandated by the Financial Operations Manual (FOM).
  • The policy applies to change orders that the City Council has previously authorized the City Manager to approve via resolution.
  • The document is filed under number 24-438.
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  • The item was introduced on July 30, 2024.
  • The current status of the document is 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a change order?
A is an amendment to an existing construction contract that alters the scope, cost, or timeline of the project.
Does this change how much the City Manager can spend?
No, this document establishes a reporting requirement for existing rather than changing the spending limits themselves.

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Increased Transparency in Contract Management

The city is formalizing the reporting process for construction contract changes to ensure City Council oversight of delegated spending authority.

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Connected Entities

City Council, City Manager, Finance Director
OrganizationCity Council“The governing body receiving the reports on contract change orders.”Map →
PersonCity Manager“The official responsible for submitting change order reports to the City Council”Map →
PersonFinance Director“The official associated with the directive.”Map →

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