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(a)
In cases of emergency when repair or replacements are necessary, the city council, pursuant to a four-fifths vote, may proceed at once to replace or repair any public facility without adopting plans, specifications, strain sheets, or working details, or giving notice for bids to let contracts. The work may be done by day labor under the direction of the city council, by contractor, or by a combination of the two. The city council's authority under this Section may be exercised pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22035.
(b)
In case of emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the city shall comply with Chapter 2.5 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contracting Code (commencing with Section 22050).
(c)
City council delegates to the purchasing agent, the authority to order any direct and immediate action necessary to repair or replace a public facility, procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for the purposes of addressing an emergency, without giving notice for bids to let contracts per paragraph (b) of this Section. If the director of public works, or his designee, takes any action specified under this Section, director of public works or his designee shall report to city council at its next meeting as required under Public Contract Code Section 22050.
(Ord. No. 774, § 3, 6-1-2021)