§ 30-265. Purchases; competitive bidding.

(1)

All purchases of supplies, equipment, and materials for use in the operation and maintenance of said district in excess of $2,500.00, shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Hillsboro Inlet District after competitive conditions shall have been maintained and competitive bids or price quotations sought from at least three (3) different sources of supply. During unusual conditions or emergencies, the board of commissioners may by resolution authorize the purchase of designated supplies and equipment in excess of the limitations herein prescribed when in the discretion of the board of commissioners the purchase contemplated is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents residing in the district.

(2)

If in the opinion of the chair or vice chair an emergency situation exists which poses a threat to life, health, and safety or for the protection of the assets of the district, the chair, or in his absence, the vice chair, subject to later ratification by the governing body, may incur costs and expenses associated with remedying the aforesaid conditions in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) and further subject to future annual increases as occasioned by the most closely aligned Consumer Price Index applicable to South Florida. Contracts for construction of public improvements authorized under this act shall not be let by the board of commissioners except after advertisement for competitive sealed bids has been made; but this provision shall not apply to work performed by regular employees of the Hillsboro Inlet District.

(Sp. Acts, Ch. 57-1183, § 12; Sp. Acts, Ch. 96-541, § 11)