A. Emergency Procurements. When the mayor makes a determination of “local emergency” under the provisions of Section 53-2a-208 of the Utah Code Annotated, as amended, the provisions of this chapter are suspended for a period not to exceed thirty days. Emergency purchases shall be made in accordance with Section 63G-6a-803 of the Utah Code Annotated.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the procurement officer may make or authorize others to make emergency purchases if the purchases are necessary to avoid a lapse in a critical government service, protect the legal interest of the city, or mitigate a circumstance that is likely to have a negative impact on public health, safety, welfare, or property. Such emergency purchases shall be made with as much competition as practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency purchase and for the selection of the particular contractor or vendor shall be included in the contract or purchase order file and a copy sent to the city manager. (Ord. 2023-02 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2018-12 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2/16/2010O-2 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 4/21/2009O-7 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 10/02/2007O-14 § 1 (Exh. A)(2.7.208); Ord. 1/20/2004O-15 (part). Formerly 2.28.270)