§ 2-131. Professional services.

The city council or the city manager, as the case may be, may contract for professional services in accordance with this division and related city council adopted policies or decisions rendered. Contracts for professional services shall be authorized and approved by the city council. The city manager is authorized to use a reasonably limited minimum dollar amount of professional services incurred in the preparation of requirements imposed by federal or State of Michigan agencies or to apply for potential grant project funds whenever the timeline prohibits the city council from acting prior to the submission deadline. However, the city manager shall report such use of authorized professional services and related costs incurred to city council at the next regular meeting. Contracts for professional services may or may not be subject to bids or request-for-proposals/request-for-qualifications if deemed practical and is an ongoing historic relationship with the city from a given professional service provider and the city council.

(Ord. No. 408, § 11, 2-11-2010)