§ 46-102. Exceptions to prohibitions.

The prohibitions set forth in sections 46-96 through 46-100 shall not apply to:

(1)

Contracts between public entities.

(2)

Contracts awarded to the lowest qualified bidder other than an officer or employee of the city, provided:

a.

The bid is pursuant to published notice and sealed bids; and

b.

No qualified bidder is prohibited from bidding except by law.

(3)

Subsection (2) of this section shall not apply to amendments, renegotiations of any existing contract or additional payments on any contract not authorized at the time of contract.

(4)

Contracts for public utility services where the rates are regulated by state or federal government.

(5)

Disposal of surplus city property to a city employee and or officer when the disposal is pursuant to sale by sealed bids after published public notice, or sale by public suction after public notice.

(Ord. No. 818, § 7, 5-22-1995; Ord. No. 847, 11-6-1996)