CC Resolution No. 14122672
RESOLUTION NO.1412
AW A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS,
INCREASING THE CITY MANAGER'S CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY FROM FIFTEEN
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($15,000.00)TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS($25,000.00)AS DESIGNATED IN THE ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING
CONTRACTS COMPETITIVELY BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 252 OF THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE:AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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WHEREAS,the City of Baytown is committed to providing opportunities for competition before making
any purchase or contract for supplies,materials,equipment or contractual services in accordance with Chapter 252
of the Texas Local Government Code;and
WHEREAS,such chapter recognizes not only that changes in plans or specifications may be necessary
after the performance of a contract has begun but also that it may become necessary to decrease or increase the
quantity of work to be performed or of materials,equipment or supplies to be furnished;and
WHEREAS.Section 252.048 of the Texas Local Government Code permits the City Council to grant
general authority to an administrative official of the City of Baytown to approve change orders,stemming from the
above-referenced matters,which either increases or decreases the original contract price by no more than
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($25.000.00):and
WHEREAS,to more efficiently and effectively administer contracts let pursuant to provisions of Chapter
252 of the Texas Local Government Code,the City Council desires to increase the authority given to the City
Manager in approving change orders from FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($15,000.00)to
TWENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS($25.000/00);NOW THEREFORE,
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS;
Section 1:That the City Council of the City of Baytown.Texas.hereby grants the City Manager the
authority to approve change orders.when so indicated in an ordinance authorizing a contract let pursuant to Chapter
252 of the Texas Local Government Code,which either increases or decreases the original contract price by no
more than TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($25.000.00).
Section 2:This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council
of the City of Baytown.Texas.
INTRODUCED,READ and PASSED,by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown
this the I I`h day of November,1999.
PETE C.ALFARO.Mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P.HALL,City Clerk
A01k APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KAREN HORNER,First Assistant City Attorney
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