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Specifically, the Council finds: EC 2.1430(4)(a) — Contracts Subject to Award at Purchasing Agent's Discretion. (a) Advertising. Alternate Award Process. Solicitation agent's discretion. The process selected may be competitive or non-competitive. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. Size of and frequency of average advertisement (including all notices required to be published by city) does not justify the cost of solicitation. Period of time from recognition of need to advertise until advertising date is too short to issue solicitation. Effect on Competition. The potential market is limited because not all advertisers work in every market. Choice of advertising medium is somewhat price sensitive, but primarily driven by location and size of circulation compared to city's target audience. No Favoritism. Not applicable due to the lack of competitors and specialized contracting needs. Other Factors. This exemption was in the city's prior contracting code. EC 2.1430(4)(c) — Contracts Subject to Award at Purchasing Agent's Discretion. (c) Animals. Alternate Award Process. Solicitation agent's discretion. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. Each animal is unique. An officer's life may depend on the inherent personality traits as well as training of the animal. Price is not the most important factor. Effect on Competition. The extremely personal nature of the relationship between the animals and staff assure that animals will be carefully evaluated for the city's needs. No Favoritism. Not applicable due to the lack of competitors and specialized contracting needs. Other Factors. This exemption was in the city's prior contracting code. EC 2.1430(4)(d) — Contracts Subject to Award at Purchasing Agent's Discretion. (d) Copyrighted and library materials. Alternate Award Process. Solicitation agent's discretion. EXHIBIT A - FINDINGS PAGE 6 OF 12