Bill Type and
Number: Ordinance 2007-278
Sponsor: Council Member Daniels
Date of
Introduction: March 13, 2007
Committee(s)
of Reference: R; F; A
Date of
Analysis: March 15, 2007
Type of
Action: Ordinance Code Amendment
Bill Summary: This bill creates a new Section 126.111,
Ordinance Code, concerning the payment of City contracts. It requires the City to endeavor to pay
contractors monthly, upon proper payment application, and to pay all approved
invoices promptly. City departments are
to perform necessary inspections and otherwise endeavor to ensure prompt review
and approval that certified work is completed.
As a condition precedent to the City’s obligation to make a progress or
final payment on a capital improvement project, a prime contractor is required
to provide a payment affidavit stating that subcontractors, suppliers,
laborers, and others furnishing labor, services, or materials on the project
have been paid in full. If the fact be
otherwise, the names and contact information for all who have not been paid in
full and the amount due each of them is to be provided. The affidavit is to be in a form approved by
the Director of Procurement. It is
provided that the City may, at the City’s option, pay the contractor and any
subcontractors jointly.
Policy Impact
Area: Procurement; Contract Payment
Fiscal Impact: Undetermined
Analyst: