Earlier editions: 2026-09
Farmersville Municipal Code Ch. 3.16 Purchases
Farmersville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Farmersville
Cite as: Farmersville Municipal Code Chapter 3.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 499, § 1, adopted Feb. 24, 2020, amended Ch. 3.16 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 3.16, §§ 3.16.010—3.16.120, pertained to the same subject matter, and derived from Ord. 278 §§ 1—12, adopted in 1984; and Ord. 383 § 1, adopted in 1998.
3.16.010 - Adoption of purchasing system.¶
In order to establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies, equipment or services, at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality and to clearly define authority for the purchasing function, a purchasing system is adopted.
(Ord. No. 499, § 1, 2-24-2020)
3.16.020 - Purchasing authority.¶
The city manager shall have the authority to purchase or contract for supplies, equipment or services required by any using department in accordance with purchasing procedures prescribed by this chapter. Within those limits as prescribed under this chapter, the city manager shall have the authority to issue purchase orders and sign contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment and services on behalf of the city. The city manager shall have the authority to develop and administer those purchasing procedures that might be necessary to ensure cost effective purchasing.
(Ord. No. 499, § 1, 2-24-2020)
3.16.030 - Encumbrance of funds.¶
Except in cases of emergency or where specific authority has first been obtained from city council or city manager, no purchase order or contract shall be issued unless there exists an unencumbered appropriation in the fund account against which such purchase is to be charged.
(Ord. No. 499, § 1, 2-24-2020)
3.16.040 - Procurement policy and procedures.¶
The city manager shall create and maintain a formal written procurement policy to be adopted by resolution by the city council to remain up-to-date with current state and federal requirements and standards. The policy will direct city staff to create and maintain written procurement procedures to facilitate the guidelines set forth in the policy that comply with local, state, and federal law. Said policy will be reviewed by city council routinely and updated by the city manager as needed to match current standards and thresholds set forth by state and federal agencies.
(Ord. No. 499, § 1, 2-24-2020)
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