220 – 440 | Comp Bidding, Small Purchase Procedure, Permits

220.1 THE FISCAL YEAR

SECTION ONE: That the fiscal year of the City of Moorland shall be changed from January 1 through December 31, to July 1 through June 30; this change shall take place and be effective July 1, 1976.

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240.1 COMPETITIVE BIDDING

SECTION ONE: In making agreements for materials, supplies or equipment or for contractual services other than professional services, where the expenditures exceeds the statutory limit set forth in KRS 424.260 as amended (Twenty Thousand Dollars $20,000.00) the contract shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding.

SECTION TWO: Except in emergencies and in contracts specifically related to the making of public improvements as governed by KRS Chapter 94, the following procedure for competitive sealed bidding shall be followed:

(1) At a regular meeting where at least four (4) Board members are present, a resolution shall be passed authorizing an Invitation for Bids. In this resolution, the purpose and specifications of the contract, as well as the time and place for the opening of the bids, shall be set forth.

(2) The public shall be given notice of the Invitation for Bids by advertisement in the newspaper of largest circulation in the jurisdiction at least once not less than seven (7) days nor more than twenty-one (21) days before the date set for the opening of bids. The advertisement shall include the purpose and specifications of the contract, as well as the time and place for the opening of the bids.

(3) The bid shall be opened publicly. Each bid, together with the name of the bidder, shall be recorded and be open to public inspection.

(4) A contract shall be awarded with reasonable promptness by written notice to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is the lowest and best bid. The Board may reject all bids.

SECTION THREE: If an emergency situation exists, the mayor of the Board shall certify that such a situation does exist, giving the particular circumstances involved, and shall file a copy of the certificate with the treasurer. The contract shall then be negotiated and entered into by the mayor as chief executive officer using reasonable care.

240.2 SMALL PURCHASE PROCEDURE

SECTION ONE: In making agreements for materials, supplies or equipment for contractual services other than professional services, where the expenditure does not exceed the statutory limit set forth in KRS 424.260 as amended (Five Thousand Dollars $5,000.00), the materials, supplies or equipment or contractual services shall be contracted on the following basis:

(1) At least one member of the Board of Commissioners will be appointed to secure cost estimates for the desired goods or services from at least three different businesses.

(2) The method of obtaining cost estimates may be by telephone survey, oral inquiry or other methods usually engaged in by ordinary consumers.

(3) The Board of Commissioners will select one of the businesses based on the cost estimates and in relation to the general public welfare. The expenditure will be authorized by resolution.

(4) A contract will be negotiated with said business.

430.1 BUSINESS PERMITS

SECTION ONE: It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to practice a trade or carry on any business activity in the City of Moorland without the express written permission of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Moorland. The Board of Commissioners shall issue no permit under this ordinance to conduct any business activity or to practice any trade which will detract from the residential character of the City or which will interfere with the peace, dignity and convenience of the City and its citizens.

 (1) Permits may be obtained for the activities outlined in this paragraph by filing a written application with the Board of Commissioners outlining fully the business activity or trade to be performed and describing the extent of the equipment and other paraphernalia to be used in such business activity or trade within the City.

SECTION TWO: It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to store, park and/or maintain construction form and/or business equipment or vehicles on the streets or lots of said City. This section does not prohibit or limit the use of, or parking of vehicles normally designed to be used as a means of passenger transportation, such as company automobiles, passenger vans, small pickup trucks, recreational vehicles or other such passenger transportation vehicles. This paragraph shall be construed and applied consistent with the Deed of Restrictions and the purpose in mind of maintaining the residential character of the City.

SECTION THREE: All provisions of this ordinance shall be construed and applied consistent with the Deed of Restrictions of the property in the City of Moorland and with the purpose of maintaining the residential character of said city and protecting the residential quality of life in said City.

SECTION FOUR: It is further ordained that anyone who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished for such violations by a fine of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation as stated. Each day shall be and constitute a separate offense.

SECTION FIVE: If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable

440.1 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS

SECTION ONE: It shall be unlawful for any person to peddle any goods, wares or merchandise of any kind on the streets and sidewalks of the City of Moorland by machine or vehicle without a license.

SECTION TWO: Every person engaged in the peddling of goods, wares or merchandise of any kind on the streets and sidewalks of said City of Moorland by means of machine or vehicle shall pay a minimum annual license fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00).

SECTION THREE: Said license may be obtained by filing an application with the Board of Commissioners of said City of Moorland along with the fifty-dollar licensing fee.

SECTION FOUR: Nothing in this ordinance shall apply to or restrict the sale, solicitations or canvas by milk companies, newspapers, bread companies or individuals doing business with residents of said City by the residents’ invitation.

SECTION FIVE: It is further ordained that anyone who violates the provisions of Sections One, Two, or Three of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense. Each citation shall constitute a separate violation.