Resolution 2005-84 i
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 9j4_
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A REVISED PURCHASE ORDER POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has considered
revising its Purchase Order Policy in light of the recent statutory increasing the amount
requiring a competitive bid, among other considerations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has reviewed said
revisions in the form set forth in the attached Exhibit "A ", and finds that the purchasing
policy as set forth in Exhibit "A" is appropriate for the City.
NOW THEREFORE, upon Motion duly made, seconded and approved by the
majority of those members of the City Council voting, the Purchase Order Policy, as forth
in Exhibit "A" is hereby approved as the "UNITED CITY OF YORVILLE PURCHASE
ORDER POLICY ".
WANDA OHARE � JOSEPH BESCO
VALERIE SURD PAUL JAMES v�
DEAN WOLFER MARTY MUNNS ---�
ROSE SPEARS JASON LESLIE
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois, this 74'1 Day of A.D. 2005.
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MAYOR
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois this a 7- ) day of , A.D. 2005.
ATTEST.
CITY CLERK
Prepared by:
John Justin Wyeth
City Attorney
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
12/27/05
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PURCHASE ORDER POLICY
Purchase orders are to be used when orders are placed for goods and services. Each Department Head
will be issued a numbered set of purchase orders for which they are responsible. Purchase orders are to be
used in numeric order.
BEFORE ORDERING oods or services approval must be obtained according to the authorization limits
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below:
• Purchases under $150.00— No purchase order is required. (Requires Department Head approval.)
• Purchases over $150.00 - $2,000.00— Purchase order required. The purchase order is to be
completed and returned to the Department Head ** for signature and account numbers. (One
verbal quote is required; however employees are encouraged to seek additional quotes when
possible.)
• Purchases over $2,000.00 - $5,000.00— Purchase order and bid form required. Both forms are to
be completed and returned to the Department Head ** for signature and account numbers.
• Purchases over $5,000.00 - $10,000.00— Purchase order and bid form with written bids required.
The purchase order is to be signed by the Department Head ** and either that department's
Committee Chairman or the Mayor.
• Purchases over $10,000.00 - $20,000.00— Purchase order and bid form required. City Council
approval required. The purchase order is to be signed by the Department Head * *; the date that
City Council approved the purchase is to be noted.
• Purchases over $20,000.00— Follow Chapter 65 5/8 -9 -1 of the Illinois Complied Statutes by
obtaining sealed bids and published Ads as required, or if authorized by a vote of two - thirds of all
the aldermen. (Purchase order is to be completed for Finance Department; note date of City
Council approval.)
EXCEPTIONS
Approved exceptions to the above requirements:
1. Reimbursement of travel expenses (require travel reimbursement form and receipts).
2. Advertisement in newspaper.
3. Taxes, payroll transfers, IMRF, any other payroll withholdings.
4. Gas Purchases.
5. Utilities and telephone.
6. Emergency replacement parts - (Up to $5,000 - requires verbal approval from Department Head.
Over $5,000 — requires verbal approval from Committee Chairman, Mayor, or any Alderman.)
7. Petty Cash.
8. Monthly payments relating to contracts previously approved by City Council.
Purchase orders and bid forms are to be submitted to the finance office daily, along with any void
purchase orders.
Packing slips need to be checked against delivery of goods and signed by employee checking order.
Packing slips are to be submitted daily.
The Finance office will match purchase orders, bid forms, packing slips, and receipts to the invoice before
an invoice will be processed for payment.
* *Department Head may designate a supervisor or lieutenant to sign if needed. Finance Department
MUST be notified of designation.