Title
The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners (Board) approves the Amended Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Procurement Policy and authorizes the Director and General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
Body
Agenda of May 2, 2018
Item No. 18-0109
TO: The Honorable
Detroit Board of Water Commissioners
FROM: Gary A Brown, Director
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Amendment to Detroit Water and Sewerage Procurement Policy
MOTION
Upon recommendation of General Counsel Debra N. Pospiech, the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners (Board) approves the Amended Detroit Water and Sewerage Procurement Policy and authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this amendment is to grant Detroit City Council contract approval thresholds at the same levels as the Board of Water Commissioners. There are other minor language changes to ensure consistency. The substantive amended language beings on page 8.
JUSTIFICATION
Under the By-Laws, the Board has the authority to adopt administrative rules, policies and procedures as are necessary to conduct business.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact.
BOARD REVIEW
This matter was individually reviewed by each member of the Board.