Emergency Purchase Authorization Form.docx

The document outlines the procedures and guidelines for emergency purchases within a city government. It specifies the authorization process for emergency procurement of supplies or services in situations that pose a threat to public life, health, welfare, or significant loss of property. The City Manager is granted authority to approve immediate purchases up to a certain amount, while department heads can make direct purchases in actual emergencies with prior consent and approval. The document emphasizes the importance of reporting emergency purchases exceeding a certain threshold and requires detailed documentation to justify the emergency declaration.