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(I) Sole source contracts. Contracts for goods or services which are available from a single source may be awarded without competition. The purchasing agent shall adopt rules under which a determination of sole source availability may be made. (m) Sponsorship agreements. Sponsorship agreements, under which the city receives a gift or donation in exchange for recognition of the donor. (n) Structures. Contracts for the disposal of structures located on city- owned property, other than structures suitable for residential use. (o) Temporary extensions or renewals. Contracts for a single period of one year or less, for the temporary extension or renewal of an expiring and non-renewable, or recently expired, contract, other than a contract for public improvements. (p) Temporary use of city-owned property. The city may negotiate and enter into a license, permit or other contract for the temporary use of city-owned property without using a competitive selection process if: 1. The contract results from an unsolicited proposal to the city based on the unique attributes of the property or the unique needs of the proposer; 2. The proposed use of the property is consistent with the city's use of the property and the public interest; and 3. The city reserves the right to terminate the contract without penalty, in the event that the city determines that the contract is no longer consistent with the city's present or planned use of the property or the public interest. (q) Used property. A solicitation agent, for procurements up to $20,000, and the purchasing agent, for procurements in excess of $20,000 may contract for the purchase of used property by negotiation if such property is suitable for the city's needs and can be purchased for a lower cost than substantially similar new property. For this purpose the cost of used property shall be based upon the life-cycle cost of the property over the period for which the property will be used by the city. A record shall be made of the findings that support any purchase over $10,000. (r) Utilities. Contracts for the purchase of steam, power, heat, water, telecommunications services, and other utilities, including in-kind telecommunications services pursuant to EC 3.415(6). (7) Contracts Required by Emergency Circumstances, (a) In general. When the purchasing agent determines that immediate execution of a contract is necessary to prevent substantial damage or injury to persons or property, the city may execute the contract without competitive selection and award. The solicitation agent shall document the nature of the emergency; the method used for selection of the particular contractor and the reason why the O~inance