Santa Paula Municipal Code Ch. 40 Execution of Contracts

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the city's general and specific contracting powers and, without limitation, Cal. Gov't Code § 40602 for the purpose of setting forth the requirements to bind the city by contract.

(Ord. 1078, passed 11-17-03)

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 officer must sign a contract on the city's behalf when directed to do so by the City Council.

(Ord. 1078, passed 11-17-03)

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. 1078, passed 11-17-03)

In the event of a declared state of emergency, the City Manager may bind the city, with or without a written contract, for the acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services or other items.

(Ord. 1078, passed 11-17-03)

In accordance with Cal. Gov't Code § 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 of $50,000 or less;

(D) Department directors or their designees for contracts less than $10,000.

(Ord. 1078, passed 11-17-03; Am. Ord. 1279, passed 11-7-18; Am. Ord. 1298, passed 7-15-20)

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the employment of any person by the city at a regular salary.

(Ord. 1078, passed 11-17-03)