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ORDINANCE NO. 20111 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PUBLIC CONTRACTING; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2.1220, 2,1225, 2.1230, AND 2.1245 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 1971. THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOV~S: t Section 1. The definition of "Public improvement" set forth in Section 2.1220 of the Eugene Code,1971, is amended to provide; 2.1220 Public Contracts -Definitions. As used in sections 2.1200 to 2.1255: Public im rovement. Projects for construction, reconstruction or major renovation on real property by or for the city. Resurfacing of highways, roads or streets at a depth of two or more inches and at an estimated cost that exceeds $125,004 is a public improvement. '"Public improvement" does not include emergency work, minor alteration, ordinary repair, or maintenance necessary in order to preserve a public improvement. "Public improvement" also does not include improvements mandated by the city when it issues a permit for work affecting the public way as defined in section 7.290 of this code or when it sells or leases real property and retains no right to occupy the real property except upon default of the purchaser or except by easement. Section 2. Subsections ~3} and ~4} of Section 2.1225 of the Eugene Code, 1971, are amended, and new Subsections ~7} and ~S}added thereto, to provide: 2.1225 Public Contracts - Com etitive Biddin . ~3} The purchasing agent shall maintain a record of all public contracts awarded including those exempt under section 2.1230. Except for contracts under $5,000, the record shall include the bids solicited and received and determinations made by the purchasing agent. ~4} Notwithstanding provisions of law requiring the city to enter into contracts with the lowest responsible bidder and subject to subsections ~5}, ~7}, and ~8} of this section, any city employee charged with the purchase of materials and supplies for any public use shall give preference to the purchase of materials and supplies manufactured from recycled materials. ~7} The city shall provide in every public contract for demolition a condition requiring the contractor to salvage or recycle construction and demolition debris, if feasible and cost- effective. Qrdinance -1