Amendments to Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Streamline City Processes in the Areas of Procurement, Contract Authority, and Settlement Authority.
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This memorandum discusses proposed amendments to Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code aimed at streamlining city processes related to procurement, contract authority, and settlement authority. It recommends specific changes to various sections of the code to improve efficiency and increase certain thresholds. The memorandum is part of the 2025-2026 Budget Process and is linked to Manager's Budget Addendum #27, which outlines ten recommendations for these amendments. The City Council is expected to consider these changes at the June 10, 2025 meeting, with further readings and implementation planned for August 2025.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council and is from Sarah Zárate.
It proposes amendments to streamline procurement processes, increase contract authority, and enhance settlement authority.
The recommendations include raising the competitive procurement threshold from $10,000 to $15,000 and the informal procurement threshold from $250,000 to $350,000.
The City Attorney's claims settlement authority would also be increased for certain thresholds.
The memorandum is linked to Manager's Budget Addendum #27, which contains detailed recommendations.
The City Council will consider these amendments at the June 10, 2025 meeting, with a second reading planned for August 2025.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 6/17/25 25-676 2.10 FROM: Sarah Zárate DATE: June 4, 2025 Date: June 5, 2025 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Amendments to Title 4 of the San Jose Municipal Code to Streamline City Processes in the Areas of Procurement, Contract Authority, and Settlement Authority RECOMMENDATION Approve an ordinance amending Sections 4.04.020 and 4.04.055 of Chapter 4.04, Sections 4.12.018, 4.12.028, 4.12.055, and 4.12.410 of Chapter 4.12, and Sections 4.24.010 and 4.24.020 of Chapter 4.24 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to streamline City processes in the areas of procurement, contract authority, and settlement authority. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME As part of the 2025-2026 Budget Process, the Administration issued Manager’s Budget Addendum (MBA) #27 (attached), which proposes amendments to the San José Municipal Code concerning the City’s procurement process, contract authority, and claims settlement authority. Approval of this memorandum would approve the changes recommended in that MBA. BACKGROUND MBA #27 makes ten recommendations for amendments to the Municipal Code. These amendments are...
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This document is an ordinance from the City of San José that amends various sections of the San José Municipal Code to streamline city processes related to procurement, contract authority, and settlement authority. It includes provisions for the City Manager's authority to enter into contracts without prior City Council approval under certain conditions, defines competitive and informal procurement thresholds, and outlines the City Attorney's authority regarding claims against the city. The document appears to be a draft.
Key points
Amends sections of the San José Municipal Code to streamline procurement and contract processes.
City Manager can enter contracts without City Council approval under specific conditions.
Defines competitive procurement threshold as $150,000 and informal procurement threshold as $325,000.
City Attorney has authority to settle claims against the city under certain monetary limits.
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NVF:DEY:KMF 5/28/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.04.020 AND 4.04.055 OF CHAPTER 4.04, SECTIONS 4.12.018, 4.12.028, 4.12.055, AND 4.12.410 OF CHAPTER 4.12, AND SECTIONS 4.24.010 AND 4.24.020 OF CHAPTER 4.24 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE CITY PROCESSES IN THE AREAS OF PROCUREMENT, CONTRACT AUTHORITY, AND SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, "CEQA"), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP17-010 (City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San José is the decision-making body for this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Council has reviewed and considered the "not a project" determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF...