TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance
Haritha Narra
Deputy Finance Director
Finance
Adam O'Sullivan
Financial Services Manager
TITLE:
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Amendment of Resolution 1604, Section 1.4) For purchases of Instructional/Artistic Services, to Revise Council Approval Limit
a. Resolution No. 1609: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Resolution No. 1604, Section 1.4) For purchases of Instructional/Artistic Services
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Amending Resolution No. 1604, Section 1.4) For purchases of Instructional/Artistic Services, to increase the Council approval limit for instructional and artistic services from $75,000 to $150,000 per total project cost.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Purchasing Policy, Resolution No. 1604
* Required:
Resolutions require Council approval.
* Council Request:
Council requested the City review its purchasing policies and procedures.
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Council approval of instructional and artistic agreements (i.e., parks and recreational programs, classes, and camps) would only take place when the total project cost would exceed $150,000. Process and policy improvements will bring efficiencies for staff, City Council, and vendors.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$200,000 (this is the amount allocated specifically for Purchasing Process improvement work)
- $75,000 in 2025
- $125,000 in 2026
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
297 (Fiscal Accountability)
Budget Priority:
Strategic an...
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