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January 23, 2001 Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE XXVIII THERETO TO ESTABLISH A HISTORY COMMISSION." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: Pitts 01 - 36 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth pertaining to mandatory and optional changes in the public procurement act that have passed in the General Assembly. Recommendation: · Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, (1988) by amending Sections pertaining to Finance. Purpose and Need: · Adopting mandatory and optional changes in the public procurement act that have passed in the General Assembly. Mandatory: · Ethics in Public Contracting - This section will supplement existing articles and the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. (State Code Sections 11-72 to 80, new.) · Employment discrimination by contractor on the basis of age, disability or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment." (State Code Section 11-51 and adds to City Code Section 12-179) Optional: · Small purchases level increased to $50,000 from $15,000 and $30,000 for computers. This change will allow for greater efficiency in the purchasing process and is in line with the majority of the other Hampton Roads cities. (State Code 11-41.F and City Code Section 12-220) · Single quotation or term contract from any source may be accepted not to exceed $5,000. (State Code 11-41F and City Code Section 12-220/B, new.) · Protest of award or decision to award modification of existing language that allows bidder or offer or ten days after public notice of the award or the announcement to award. This section gives the bidder or offerer a reasonable time frame to protest while allowing the City to move forward on projects without lengthy delays. (State Code Section 11-66 and City Code Section, new.) · Increases the dollar limit for modification of fixed priced contracts without advanced approval of City Council from $10,000 to $50,000 or Twenty-five percent, whichever is greater. (State Code Section 11-55 and City Code Section 11-183) · Professional services shall be procured by Competitive Negotiation, changes threshold to $30,000 from $20,000 threshold. (State Code Section 11-41B, City Code Section 12-278) Financial Impact: · No financial impact from passage of this ordinance.