(1) The City Manager or designee is authorized to make emergency purchases and enter into emergency contracts pursuant to and as permitted by RCW 39.04.280 and Chapter 38.52 RCW as they currently exist or are amended in the future.

(2) In the event of an emergency, the City Manager will declare an emergency in writing authorizing a purchase or contract without competitive bid or negotiation. The declaration must be entered into record not later than two weeks following the award of the contract or purchase. The declaration shall include the factual basis for the emergency purchase or contract, which shall be filed with the City Clerk and open to public inspection.

(3) Pursuant to the requirements of this section, the City Manager is authorized to establish written policies governing emergency purchases and emergency contracts as may be necessary. (Ord. 07-22 § 2)