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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (FAU) FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING A REDISTRICTING STUDY TO ESTABLISH THE CITY'S FOUR ELECTION DISTRICTS.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(2) states that "Professional services. Contracts for professional services involving peculiar skill, ability, experience or expertise, which are in their nature unique and not subject to competitive bidding, or competitive proposals, are exempt from this section; however, state laws, such as the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act of the state statutes, as may be amended from time to time to the extent applicable, shall be followed."
- Section 35.18(C)(8) states that “Purchases of and contracts for commodities or services are exempt from this section when the City Commission declares by a simple majority affirmative vote that the process of competitive bidding and competitive proposals is not in the best interest of the City. The City Commission shall make specific factual findings that support its determination, and such contracts may be placed on the City Commission consent agenda.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The City's Charter, specifically, section 3.02 (e), states that following the decennial census in 2010 and every ten (10) years thereafter the City Commission shall contract with an accredited four (4) year college or university located within the State of Florida for the purposes of identifying the four (4) election districts.
2. The City's Charter was amende...
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