HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-043RESOLUTION NO. 2022-43
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2003-03 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
AWARD CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES FOR THE CITY HALL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights City Council has adopted Resolution 2003-03, a resolution delegating
authority to the city manager to award contracts and purchases not to exceed $15,000, and delegating
additional authority to award purchases over $15,000 for merchandise for resale in the municipal liquor
operation; and
WHEREAS, by various prior actions the Columbia Heights City Council has adopted a project budget, approved
site plans, and awarded significant contracts, all for the purpose of constructing and occupying a new city hall
before 2023, within a specified project scope and estimated cost range; and
WHEREAS, construction schedules, the logistics of relocating principal city offices, and procurement
procedures for public purposes, all constrain this city hall project and make time of the essence for the
remainder of the project period:
Now, therefore, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
ORDER OF COUNCIL
It is hereby resolved, that Resolution 2003-03 is amended to add the following:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for one year following adoption of this amendment, the city
manager is authorized to approve contract change orders and award purchases, over and above the
$15,000 award limit, for purposes of constructing and occupying a new city hall, subject to the
conditions in Minnesota statute and the City of Columbia Heights' purchasing policy.
Passed this 23rd day of March, 2022
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Jacobs
Roll Call: All Ayes
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