Chapter 7.18 — EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS

Sections: 7.18.010 Expenditures pursuant to Charter Article XI, Sections 67 and 67.5. 7.18.020 Expenditures pursuant to Charter Article XI, Section 67.4--Emergencies.

A. Except as otherwise provided in this Title, expenditures pursuant to Article XI, Sections 67 and 67.5 of the Charter of the City of Berkeley, which exceed the amount of $50,000 shall require Council approval.

B. Expenditures for specific improvements (public projects), including play area improvements and equipment in public parks which exceed the amount of $200,000 shall require Council approval pursuant to Article XI, Section 67 of the Charter of the City of Berkeley.

C. Expenditures for Community Development Block Grant funded Community Facility Improvement Projects which exceed the amount of $200,000 shall require Council approval pursuant to Article XI, Section 67 of the Charter of the City of Berkeley.

D. Expenditures for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and materials which exceed the amount of $100,000 shall require Council approval.

E. Expenditures for the acquisition and renovation of small multifamily rental properties through the Small Sites Program shall not require Council approval, but shall be approved by the City Manager. Expenditures will comply with the Small Sites Program guidelines, adopted by Resolution. (Ord. 7630-NS § 1, 2018; Ord. 7566-NS § 1 (part), 2017; Ord. 7035-NS § 1, 2008; Ord. 6875-NS § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 6786-NS § 1 (part), 2003; Ord. 6522-NS § 2, 1999; Ord. 6361-NS § 1, 1997; Ord. 6248-NS § 1, 1994; Ord. 5777-NS § 1, 1986; Ord. 4992-NS § 1, 1977)

Emergencies.

A. Expenditures pursuant to Article XI, Section 67.4 of the Charter of the City which exceed the amount of $100,000 shall require Council approval; and expenditures for public construction projects and playground improvements and equipment which exceed the amount of $200,000 shall require Council approval.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, in the event of a declared emergency under Chapter 2.88, the expenditure limitation under Article XI, Section 67.4 of the Charter of the City shall be an amount not exceeding the amount appropriated by the Council in the most recent appropriation ordinance for the fund from which an expenditure is made and for the purpose authorized for such fund.

C. Whenever purchases are made pursuant to this section, the City Manager shall promptly inform the Council as to the nature and amount. (Ord. 7566-NS § 1 (part), 2017; Ord. 6875-NS § 2 (part), 2005; Ord. 6786-NS § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 6552-NS § 4, 2000; Ord. 4992-NS § 2, 1977)