El Segundo Municipal Code Ch. 7A Execution of Contracts

A. This chapter is adopted pursuant to the City's general and specific contracting powers and, without limitation, Government Code section 40602 for the purpose of setting forth the requirements to bind the City by contract.

B. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the employment of any person by the City at a regular salary. (Ord. 1564, 12-19-2017)

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions set forth in chapter 7 of this title govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter. (Ord. 1564, 12-19-2017)

A. The City is not bound by any contract unless the contract is in writing, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and signed on behalf of the City by an officer or officers as set forth in this chapter. Any such officer must sign a contract on the City's behalf when directed to do so by the City Council.

B. Unless otherwise provided in this Code, a written contract is required to purchase supplies or procure services on the City's behalf, regardless of the source of the funds. The use of non- City funds, private funds, donated funds, or grant monies does not alleviate the requirement of a written contract for the purchase of supplies or procurement of services on the City's behalf. (Ord. 1564, 12-19-2017)

Unless otherwise provided in this Code, a resolution, or ordinance, the City Council must approve all contracts and direct the Mayor, or other officer, to sign a contract on the City's behalf. (Ord. 1564, 12-19-2017)

In accordance with Government Code section 40602, the following officers are authorized to sign contracts on the City's behalf:

A. The Mayor;

B. The City Manager when directed to do so by the City Council, resolution, ordinance, or any provision of this Code;

C. The City Manager, for contracts where the City is receiving or expending an amount not in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) per fiscal year;

D. Department Directors, for contracts where the City is receiving or expending an amount not in excess of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per fiscal year;

E. Department Managers, for contracts or amendments to contracts where the City is receiving or expending an amount not in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per fiscal year. (Ord. 1564, 12-19-2017)

It is unlawful to knowingly separate purchases or procurements into smaller units or segments solely for the purpose of evading the signature authority thresholds set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1564, 12-19-2017)