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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 20, 2019 C-23AGENDA ITEM c-23 Crrv or Loor CouNcrr CovrMUNrcATroN IM AGENDA TITLE: MEETING DATE: PREPARED BY: Rescind Resolution 2018-147 and Adopt Resolution Authorizing lssuance of Procurement Cards to Specified Positions November 20,2019 Budget Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION Rescind resolution 2018-147 and adopt resolution authorizing issuance of procurement cards to specified positions. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The City's procurement card program began on September 7,2011 and has been revised as needed. Council last adopted Resolution 20'18-147 on August 1,2018 with the positions authorized to hold procurement cards. Since the last revision, the need to issue cards to additional positions has become apparent. Staff are recommending that procurement cards be issued to the Risk Manager Technician, Assistant City Clerk, Administrative Secretary in Community Development and lnternal Services departments, Human Resources Technician, Literacy and Volunteer Manager, Fire Engineer assigned as the Administrative ïraining Officer, Facilities Superintendent and Senior Civil Engineer positions. The attached resolution lists the positions that are to be approved to hold procurement cards. New positions are listed in bold face type. The City Manager is authorized to issue the cards to the incumbents and set the limits of such cards in accordance with the parameters of the Lodi Municipal Code. FISCAL IMPACT:Staff efficiencies are expected as greater flexibility is granted in our purchasing process. During fiscal year 2018119, existing cardholders completed over 6,500 transactions totaling more than $1.8 million for goods and services with procurement cards. The City received $24,544 in rebates from the purchasing card program. FUNDING AVAILABLE Expenses charged to procurement cards are included in departmental appropriations. Andrew Keys,Manager APPROVED: ity Manager