HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Policy No. 100-09 - Contract Change Orders
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: Contract Change Orders Policy No. 100-9
Effective Date: 2/24/87
Revised: 9/12/06
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BACKGROUND
In order to construct public works, capital improvement projects and to accomplish
normal maintenance work, the City from time to time awards contracts to companies for
capital projects, public works, services, supplies and/or equipment. In the normal course
of business, unforeseen circumstances may arise which require a change to the original
scope of the contract.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines regarding change orders.
POLICY
When circumstances arise during the implementation of a contract, the City Manager or
his/her designee may execute a Change Order without the approval of the City Council
provided that the amount of the Change Order or the cumulative amount of all change
orders related to the contract do not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) or such
greater amount as may be permitted by amendment to Section 3.08.065 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
In all other circumstances, Change Orders shall require City Council approval.
HISTORY
Adopted by Resolution No. 99-13 2/24/87
Revised by Resolution No. 2006-152 9/12/06