AGENDA TITLE:
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Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.12 of the Lodi Municipal Code to Align the City Manager and Department Directors’ Purchasing Authority Threshold with the Limits Previously Approved by City Council in the City’s Purchasing Policy (IS - FIN)
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MEETING DATE:
November 18, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Chia Lor, Accounting Manager
recommendation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.12 of the Lodi Municipal Code to align the City Manager and Department Directors’ purchasing authority threshold with the limits previously approved by City Council in the City’s Purchasing Policy.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On July 1, 2026, the City Council approved revisions to the City’s Purchasing Policy, including updates to local vendor preferences, purchasing authority limits, and procurement procedures. As part of those revisions, the Council increased the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $60,000 to $80,000, Department Directors’ authority from $30,000 to $40,000, and the Information Technology Manager’s authority to $80,000.
These adjustments were intended to maintain the effectiveness of the City’s purchasing authority thresholds, streamline procurement processes, and improve administrative efficiency by allowing routine purchasing decisions to be made at the appropriate management level. The revisions did not modify the City Council’s authority over contracts, expenditures, or other matters that exceed established approval thresholds or otherwise require Council approval under applicable laws, regulations, or policies.
Chapter 2.12 of the Lodi Municipal Code has not yet been updated to reflect the purchasing authority limits approved in the revised Purchasing Policy. The proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 2.12 to align the Municipal Code with the current Purchasing Policy by updating the purchasing authority thresholds for the City Manager and Department Directors.
Therefore, Staff recommends waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Chapter 2.12 of the Lodi Municipal Code to ensure consistency between the Municipal Code and the City’s adopted Purchasing Policy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.