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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 07.06
Section 07.06.180
 

Title 07 Finance

Chapter 07.06 Procurement of Goods, Services and Works

Article II. Public Bidding and Other Provisions

Section 07.06.180 Emergency Procurement

 

  1. The City Council, by resolution may waive competitive bid requirements for procurement of goods, Public Works and services above the minor contract threshold in the event of an emergency.
  1. If the emergency requires procurements above the minor contract threshold prior to City Council action, the Mayor may declare an emergency situation exists, waive public bidding requirements, and award all necessary contracts on behalf of the City to address the emergency situation.
    1. Contract awarded pursuant to subsection B of this section shall be presented to the City Council.
  1. If a contract is awarded without public bidding due to an emergency, a written finding of the existence of an emergency must be made by the no later than two (2) weeks following the award of the contract.
  1. Departments may enter into contracts not to exceed the minor contract threshold as an emergency procurement without competitive procurement pursuant to procedures established by the Purchasing Department and without a mayoral emergency declaration, or city council resolution.
  1. Force account work by City crews shall be in accordance with state law.
  1. Emergency procurements are made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances.

 

Date Passed: Monday, March 2, 2026

Effective Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

ORD C36841 Section 1