With regard to all contracts or purchases not in excess of the base amount of $18,500, subject to adjustment under section 11903.1 (relating to adjustments to base amount based on Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers), the following shall apply:
(1) The purchases or contracts shall be evidenced by note or memorandum in writing, signed by the officer or employee making the purchase or contract.
(2) Council, or the officer designated by council, shall approve all purchases or contracts, except council need not approve those purchases or contracts within the category of small or routine purchases or incidental expenses, as defined by ordinance.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 11901 - Power to make and regulate contracts
Section 11901.1 - Contracts or purchases in excess of base amount of $18,500
Section 11901.2 - Contracts or purchases not in excess of base amount of $18,500
Section 11901.3 - Determining amount of contract
Section 11901.4 - Contracts or purchases not requiring advertising or bidding
Section 11901.5 - Receipt, opening, award or rejection of bids
Section 11901.6 - Bid, performance and payment security
Section 11901.7 - Compliance with other laws
Section 11901.8 - Prohibitions
Section 11901.9 - Lowest responsible bidder
Section 11902 - Evasion of advertising requirements
Section 11903.1 - Adjustments to base amount based on Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
Section 11908.1 - Purchase contracts for petroleum products, fire company and participation
Section 11910 - Acceptance by contractor of Workers' Compensation Act
Section 11911 - Contracts for improvements and assignment of assessments
Section 11916 - Contracts with passenger or transportation companies