A. City Council delegates authorization to the Mayor to make emergency purchases or enter into emergency contracts consistent with the procedures outlined in the City of Anacortes purchasing policy, as permitted by RCW 39.04.280 and Chapter 38.52 RCW, in unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the city that either: (1) present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions; or (2) will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.

B. The Mayor must declare an emergency in writing authorizing a purchase or contract without competitive bid or negotiation and must notify City Council of the declaration. A resolution ratifying the declaration, invoking RCW 39.04.280, and ratifying the contract must be presented to City Council for approval no later than two weeks following the award of the contract. The resolution must include the factual basis for the emergency purchase or contract. (Ord. 4055 § 1 (Att. A), 2023)